Project Engineer

Phillips, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing engineering activities across multiple construction projects. The role provides technical oversight and aligns administrative tasks with project goals while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

This position supports several concurrent projects with opportunities for leadership growth. Ideal candidates have strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Generate work plans, schedules, submittals, and CAD drawings.
• Track quantities, support billing, and coordinate field teams.
• Support up to 10 concurrent projects and report progress to clients.
• Develop and optimize processes to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety, and company policies.
• Coordinate procurement, supplier relations, and quality control.
• Analyze data and produce actionable reports for decisions.
• Pave path toward leadership roles over time.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

** This role requires extensive travel. **

Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and managing engineering activities for multiple construction projects. This role provides technical expertise and project oversight, ensuring that all administrative and engineering aspects align with project goals. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Project Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining alignment between project plans and on-site execution. This position supports multiple concurrent projects while gradually taking on leadership responsibilities, with the potential for career advancement into a management role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Generate work plans, project schedules, submittal data, CAD drawings, etc.
• Track project quantities and generate project billing. Assist field personnel, Project Superintendents, Foreman, and Crews to coordinate work effectively and resolve problems.
• Participate in and support up to 10 concurrent projects.
• Provide regular updates to clients on project status, timelines, and key developments.
• Develop, implement, and optimize processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Work closely with field employees to ensure alignment between project plans and on-site execution.
• Assist in budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Coordinate material procurement, supplier relationships, and quality control efforts.
• Analyze data and generate reports to support informed decision-making.
• Gradually take on more leadership responsibilities with the potential to transition into a management role.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with advanced reporting and analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, Python, etc.) is a plus.
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience is a plus.
• Experience with substation or utility projects is a plus.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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