Project Engineer

ACTalent; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer to support a multifamily construction project in Louisville, KY, reporting to the Project Manager. The role focuses on project documentation, stakeholder communication, and both administrative and field-related tasks to ensure safety, schedule, and budget goals are met.

The position is a 5–6 month contract based out of Louisville with onsite work at a Cincinnati project site. Occasional field interactions and adherence to safety protocols are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with RFIs and construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating project activities with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of multifamily or residential construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in daily project execution.
• Manage and maintain project documentation and records.
• Prepare and track RFIs for timely design/field questions.
• Coordinate communication among project stakeholders and field staff.
• Assist with schedule and budget alignment and progress reporting.
• Support field activities and issue resolution on site.

Skills

RFIs

Project engineering

Construction documentation

Degree in CM/CE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

2+ years project management/engineering experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer

The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager in the successful execution of a multifamily construction project. This role manages project documentation, coordinates communication among project stakeholders, and assists with both administrative and field-related activities to help ensure the project is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This is a 5–6 month contract opportunity that offers valuable experience in the multifamily and residential construction space.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day execution of a multifamily construction project.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including general construction documents and records.
• Prepare, track, and coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs) to ensure timely resolution of design and field questions.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including internal team members, field staff, and external partners.
• Assist with project coordination activities to help keep work progressing according to schedule and budget.
• Support field-related activities by gathering information, documenting progress, and assisting with issue resolution.
• Help monitor project timelines and milestones and report status updates to the Project Manager.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe jobsite by supporting adherence to project safety requirements and procedures.

Essential Skills

• Experience with or knowledge of RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Experience with project engineering or project coordination in a construction environment.
• Experience with or knowledge of general construction documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or at least 2 years of experience in project management or project engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in multifamily construction.
• Experience in residential or multifamily project environments.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with multiple project stakeholders.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment in Louisville, supporting a project located in Cincinnati. The Project Engineer works closely with the Project Manager and collaborates regularly with field personnel and other project stakeholders. The position follows a professional office dress code while also requiring occasional interaction with active construction sites, where appropriate safety attire and adherence to site safety practices are expected. The contract duration is approximately 5–6 months, providing focused exposure to multifamily and residential construction projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual