Project Engineer

Mid-States Companies; Nevada; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

5% 401(k) match

Profit sharing

Boot and eyeglass allowance

PTO and holidays

Military/first responder recognition

Job summary

Mid-States Millwright & Builders is seeking a Project Engineer to own planning and scheduling for construction projects. You will build and maintain schedules, sequence work, and ensure field has drawings, materials, and equipment on time.

Working with PMs, Superintendents, and Assistants, you’ll bridge design, manufacturing, finance, and field operations to keep projects on time and within budget. Room to grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of construction/project engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of scheduling methods including critical path and look-ahead planning.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Build baseline project schedules during preconstruction with PM and Superintendent.
• Keep schedules current and produce short-term look-ahead schedules for field use.
• Track progress with daily reports and RFIs, identify delays and recovery plans.
• Coordinate fabrication and delivery timing with design and manufacturing teams.
• Develop crew loading plans and approximate production rates for planning.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and change log with PM and finance.
• Provide field drawings, lift plans, sequencing, and installation details.
• Monitor procurement and process project purchasing in ERP system.
• Evaluate schedule impact of changes and support cost projections and monthly reports.
• Lead or participate in schedule reviews with customers and subcontractors.
• Incorporate safety planning and site requirements into sequencing; promote safety standards.
• Support commissioning, start-up, punch lists, and closeout activities.
• Capture durations and lessons learned to improve future templates.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Critical path scheduling

Microsoft Project

Excel

Engineering drawings

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Acumatica

Job description

Why Mid-States

Since 2001, Mid-States has designed, fabricated, installed, and serviced the systems that keep agricultural and processing facilities running — on job sites across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We're family-owned and family-run, and we've grown by investing in the people who plan, build, and lead our work. That shows up in how we take care of our team: a 100% company-paid health plan option, a 5% 401(k) match, and profit sharing for every team member, to name a few.

The Opportunity

Mid-States Millwright & Builders is looking for a Project Engineer to own the planning and scheduling backbone of our construction projects. You'll build and maintain the schedules our crews work from, sequence the work, and make sure the field has the drawings, materials, and equipment it needs — right when it needs them.

Working alongside our Project Managers, Superintendents, and Assistant Project Managers, you'll be the connection point between design, manufacturing, finance, and field operations, keeping projects on time, on budget, safe, and built to Mid-States standards. It's a role for someone early in their construction career who likes seeing a plan come together on site — and who wants room to grow as we do.

What You'll Do

• Build baseline project schedules during preconstruction with the Project Manager and Superintendent — defining activities, durations, sequencing, and milestones from contract documents, estimates, and manufacturing lead times.
• Keep schedules current and produce short-term look-ahead schedules the field can work from day to day.
• Track progress using daily field reports and site communication, catch delays and critical path impacts early, and recommend recovery plans.
• Coordinate fabrication and delivery timing with our design and manufacturing teams so equipment and materials arrive when the field is ready for them.
• Develop crew and manpower loading plans and help calculate production rates to support accurate scheduling and resource planning.
• Manage the submittal process so it supports production and installation, and track RFIs through to resolution.
• Give the field what it needs to make decisions and execute — layout drawings, lift plans, equipment sequencing, and installation details.
• Monitor procurement and delivery status, and process project purchasing through our ERP system with established vendors.
• Evaluate the schedule impact of change orders, support change request pricing, and maintain the change log with the Project Manager and finance team.
• Support cost projections, schedule reporting, and monthly project reports.
• Lead or participate in schedule reviews with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Build safety planning and site requirements into work sequencing, and promote adherence to OSHA, company, and customer safety standards.
• Support commissioning, start-up, punch lists, owner training, and closeout, including as-builts and final documentation.
• Capture actual durations and lessons learned to sharpen our schedule templates and estimates for future projects.

What You Bring

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• 2–5+ years of experience in construction, project engineering, scheduling, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling methods, including critical path scheduling and look-ahead planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software, plus Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong math skills, organization, and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, including overnight travel as needed.
• Bonus points for: experience with advanced scheduling tools; exposure to agricultural construction, millwright work, or equipment installation; managing submittals, RFIs, and procurement on industrial or commercial projects; experience with Acumatica; and a knack for juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid high-deductible health plan option, plus two PPO options
• 5% 401(k) match
• Annual profit sharing for all team members
• Annual boot and eyeglass allowance
• 2 weeks of PTO in your first year, 8 paid holidays, and 2 floating days
• Recognition for military and first responder employees

Who Thrives Here

• Ownership — Personal accountability to world-class results. You treat the schedule as a commitment, not a guess — and when it slips, you're already working the recovery plan.
• Stewardship — Cultivating what is entrusted to us. You take care of our customers' timelines, our crews' time, and the company's resources like they're your own.
• Tenacity — Urgency. Grit. Perseverance. Late deliveries, open RFIs, and shifting priorities don't throw you; you chase down answers and keep the job moving.

People stay at Mid-States for the challenge — and because, as a family-owned company that keeps growing, that growth creates real opportunities for our people to move into their next stage. If you want to be the person who keeps our projects organized, moving, and on track, we'd love to talk.