Project Engineer

Hoffman Construction Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 78,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Hoffman Construction Company is looking for a Project Engineer to provide technical and administrative support for a hyper-scale data center project. The ideal candidate will ensure safety and quality while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Located in Boise, Idaho, the position offers a salary range of $78,000–$135,000 plus incentives. Benefits include competitive pay, professional training, health insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Project Engineering experience; hyperscale data center experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of construction methods and workflows.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings with project teams and clients.
• Review and interpret design and technical documents.
• Coordinate civil, architectural, and structural systems.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Project management software

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Time-management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in civil, mechanical, electrical, structural engineering, or construction management

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Prolog

Procore

E-Builder

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Hoffman Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to provide essential technical and administrative support throughout the lifecycle of a hyper‑scale data center construction project. The role requires coordination among project team members, design professionals, subcontractors, and client stakeholders while ensuring safety, quality, and constructability standards are upheld.

Location

The position will be fully at the project site near Boise, Idaho.

Salary Range

$78,000–$135,000 + incentives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead or support meetings with area managers, design team members, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Act as interface between area managers and subcontractors to resolve field coordination items.
• Review and interpret design drawings, construction documents, and technical manuals and quantify materials required for construction.
• Coordinate civil, architectural, and structural (CSA) systems within overall project scope.
• Assist with organizing and facilitating client personnel training on operations and maintenance of CSA elements and systems.
• Review and process shop drawings, product data, and technical submittal information; cross‑coordinate between submittals for compatibility and constructability.
• Generate, receive, and distribute Requests for Information (RFI).
• Receive and distribute change documents, bulletins, and field directives issued by team members.
• Support BIM coordination and participate in clash detection and resolution.
• Participate in QA/QC activities, including pre‑functional testing and systems start‑up.
• Assist in commissioning and turnover of systems.
• Serve as technical advisor at the on‑site field construction office.
• Provide technical support in the field, including layout, verification, and sequencing of installations.
• Attend and contribute to pre‑installation meetings; assist in documenting as‑built conditions.
• Collaborate with MEP engineers to integrate architectural, structural, and MEP systems.

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail‑oriented team player who can manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.

• Minimum 3 years Project Engineering experience in commercial building construction; hyperscale or mission‑critical data center project experience highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of construction methods, trade sequencing, and commissioning workflows.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in civil, mechanical, electrical, structural engineering, construction management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent work experience.

Position Related Skills

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); strong understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E‑Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, specifications, survey theory, and techniques.
• Experience organizing technical data accurately; familiar with CSI MasterFormat.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field practices.
• Capable of organizing and analyzing technical data effectively.
• Excellent time‑management, multitasking, prioritization; work well under interruptions.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong interpersonal relations.
• Professional demeanor in diverse field environments.
• Team player able to collaborate across departments and leadership levels.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate construction schedules and sequences.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Workday includes standing, walking, and sitting; work outdoors in varying weather conditions on active construction sites.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and inspect confined or underground spaces.
• Operate computer and office machinery; use hands and feet to manipulate, position materials.
• Close visual acuity required; able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license.
• Hearing capable in proximity to loud equipment; may require hearing protection.
• Speech: ability to communicate in English (laws, regulations, procedures).
• Lift or manipulate 50 pounds up to 3 feet; carry/push 50–100 feet.
• Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Access to all construction site areas required.
• Use independent judgment, organization, critical thinking.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing professional training and development.
• Comprehensive benefits including free primary care at dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• Cultural emphasis on inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.