Project Engineer

Sunstall Inc.; Ceres (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick days

Professional development opportunities

Company vehicle (possible)

Job summary

Sunstall Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support successful execution of industrial construction and automation projects. You will work with project managers, engineers, and field teams to plan, estimate, coordinate, and document project activities on site.

Responsibilities include bid support, defining scope, reviewing drawings, and assisting with field measurements and 3D modeling. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction, engineering, estimating, project coordination, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Construction Managers with planning and execution of industrial construction projects.
• Participate in kickoff meetings; establish requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Review scope, drawings, specifications, and contract documents; identify risks and requirements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules; coordinate activities across teams.
• Track progress and communicate issues affecting schedule, cost, or quality; assist with closeout documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Science, or related field

2–4 years of experience in construction/engineering/estimating/project coordination

Tools

CAD

BIM

3D modeling software

Excel

Outlook

Job description

BriefJobDescription

TheProjectEngineerwillworkcloselywithProjectManagers,ConstructionManagers,Foremen,Estimators,Engineers,customers,vendors,andsubcontractorstosupportthesuccessfulexecutionofindustrialconstructionandautomationprojects.

Thispositionwillberesponsibleforassistingwithprojectplanning,estimating,engineeringcoordination,procurement,scheduling,documentation,costtracking,andfieldsupport.TheProjectEngineerwillhelpensureprojectsareproperlyplannedandexecutedsafely,efficiently,onschedule,andwithinbudget.

Theidealcandidateishighlyorganized,technicallyminded,proactive,andcapableofmanagingmultiplepriorities.Thispersonshouldhaveastrongsenseofurgency,attentiontodetail,andtheabilitytoidentifyissuesbeforetheybecomeproblems.

TheProjectEngineerroleisintendedtoprovideanopportunityforcontinuedprofessionaldevelopmentandadvancementwithinRAM.SuccessfulProjectEngineersmayprogressintorolessuchasProjectManager,ConstructionManager,Estimator,orEngineer,dependingontheirstrengthsandinterests.

Responsibilities

ProjectPlanning&Coordination

• AssistProjectManagersandConstructionManagerswithplanningandexecutionofindustrialconstructionprojects.
• Participateinprojectkickoffmeetingsandassistwithestablishingprojectrequirements,schedules,anddeliverables.
• Reviewprojectscope,drawings,specifications,andcontractdocuments.
• Assistinidentifyingprojectrequirements,risks,materialneeds,manpowerrequirements,andpotentialissues.
• Helpdevelopandmaintainprojectschedules.
• Coordinateactivitiesbetweenengineering,estimating,purchasing,shopfabrication,fieldpersonnel,andsubcontractors.
• Trackprojectprogressandcommunicateissuesthatcouldaffectschedule,cost,orquality.
• Assistwithprojectcloseoutandcompletiondocumentation.

Estimating&Preconstruction

• Participateinbidwalksandsitevisits.
• Assistwithdefiningprojectscopeanddevelopingestimates.
• Reviewdrawings,specifications,andcustomerrequirements.
• Obtainandreviewsubcontractorandvendorquotations.
• Assistwithquantitytakeoffsandmaterialpricing.
• Participateinbidreviewsandproposalpreparation.
• Developanunderstandingofprojecthistory,costs,andproductionrequirementstoimprovefutureestimatingaccuracy.

Engineering&TechnicalSupport

• CoordinatewithRAM'sengineeringteamonprojectdesignandtechnicalrequirements.
• Reviewdrawingsandidentifypotentialconstructabilityissues.
• Assistwith3Dmodeling,layouts,fabricationdrawings,andfielddocumentationasrequired.
• Supportthedevelopmentofpiping,equipment,structural,andautomationsolutions.
• Assistwithfieldmeasurements,3Dscanning,andverificationofexistingconditions.
• Workwithengineeringandfieldpersonneltodeveloppracticalconstructionsolutions.

Procurement&Logistics

• Assistwithdeterminingrequiredmaterials,equipment,andtools.
• Preparepurchaserequestsandcoordinatewithpurchasingandshopsupport.
• Trackmaterialandequipmentorderstoensuretheyarrivewhenneeded.
• Coordinatedeliveriesandlogisticswiththeshopandfieldteams.
• Helpmaintainaccurateprojectdocumentationrelatedtopurchasingandmaterials.

ProjectFinancial&AdministrativeSupport

• Assistwithprojectcosttrackingandbudgetmanagement.
• Monitorcommittedandactualcostsandcommunicatepotentialbudgetissues.
• Assistwithchangeorderdocumentationandpricing.
• Supportprojectbillingandschedule-of-valuesrequirements.
• Maintainaccurateprojectrecordsanddocumentation.
• Prepareprojectstatusreportsandotherrequireddocumentation.
• Utilizeprojectmanagementandconstructionsoftwaretomaintainaccurateinformation.

Field&ConstructionSupport

• Conductjobsitevisitstomonitorprogress,quality,andprojectrequirements.
• WorkdirectlywithForemenandConstructionManagerstohelpresolvefieldissues.
• Assistwithcoordinatingmanpower,materials,equipment,andsubcontractors.
• Helpensureworkisbeingperformedaccordingtoplans,specifications,safetyrequirements,andapplicablecodes.
• Documentfieldconditionsandcommunicatechangesorissuestotheprojectteam.
• Assistinresolvingconstructionandtechnicalissuesastheyarise.

Communication&CustomerService

• Communicateprofessionallywithcustomers,vendors,subcontractors,andRAMteammembers.
• Participateincustomermeetingsandprojectdiscussions.
• Providetimelyupdatesregardingprojectstatus,issues,andrequirements.
• Developstrongworkingrelationshipswithcustomersandprojectteammembers.
• Anticipateprojectneedsandproactivelycommunicatepotentialproblems.

Education&Experience

• Bachelor'sdegreeinEngineering,ConstructionManagement,Architecture,BuildingScience,orarelatedfieldpreferred.
• 2–4yearsofexperienceinconstruction,engineering,estimating,projectcoordination,orarelatedfieldpreferred.
• Strongcandidateswithlessexperiencemaybeconsideredbasedoneducation,technicalability,anddemonstratedinitiative.
• Understandingofindustrialconstructionprocessesandprojectmanagementprinciples.
• Abilitytoreadandunderstandconstructiondrawings,specifications,andtechnicaldocuments.
• Familiaritywithconstructionmaterials,equipment,andfieldinstallationpractices.
• Experiencewithestimating,scheduling,projectmanagement,CAD,BIM,or3Dmodelingsoftwareisaplus.
• ProficiencywithMicrosoftOffice,particularlyExcelandOutlook.
• Strongorganizationalandtime-managementskills.
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
• Abilitytomanagemultipleprojectsandpriorities.
• Strongattentiontodetail.
• Abilitytoworkindependentlywhilealsocontributingeffectivelytoateam.
• Strongproblem-solvingandanalyticalskills.
• Willingnesstolearnandtakeonincreasinglevelsofresponsibility.
• Abilityandwillingnesstotravelasrequired.

WhatWeAreLookingFor

• Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbesomeonewho:
• Takesownershipoftheirresponsibilities.
• Hasastrongsenseofurgencyandfollowsthroughoncommitments.
• Plansaheadratherthansimplyreactingtoproblems.
• Ishighlyorganizedandmanagestheirtimeeffectively.
• Communicatesissuesearlyandworkstowardsolutions.
• Iscomfortableworkinginbothanofficeandindustrialfieldenvironment.
• Understandsthatsuccessfulprojectsrequirestrongcoordinationbetweenengineering,estimating,purchasing,fabrication,andconstruction.
• Isinterestedindevelopingalong-termcareerwithinanindustrialconstructionandautomationcompany.

Compensation&Benefits

SalaryRange:$70,000–$90,000,dependingonexperienceandqualifications.

• Fullypaidhealthinsuranceforemployeeandqualifyingdependents.
• 401(k)withautomaticcompanycontribution.
• Paidholidays(8).
• Paidvacationandsickdays.
• Opportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopmentandadvancement.
• Companyvehiclemaybeavailabledependingonpositionrequirementsandtravel.