Project Engineer

Iovino; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Welkin Mechanical is seeking a Project Engineer in the New York area to lead project planning from design through completion, coordinating with managers, superintendents, and crews. The role emphasizes cost efficiency, compliance with contract requirements, and effective scheduling.

Candidates should have 5+ years in municipal construction, strong communication, and proficiency in engineering drawings and MS Office. Knowledge of AutoCAD and CMiC is a plus; OSHA certs are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience on municipal construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take independent action with a focus on efficient resolution of responsibilities.
• Proficiency in basic engineering computations and analysis.
• Able to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of CMiC software is a plus.
• Must be safety oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan project work from design to completion with focus on cost efficiency.
• Coordinate site work between subcontractors and facility staff.
• Develop detailed work plans for major activities.
• Review contract documents for compliance and planning.
• Manage material deliveries and inspections for quantity and quality.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Update and maintain the project schedule.
• Contribute to cost control analysis and monthly forecasting.
• Process change orders and RFIs with the Project Manager.
• Support MWDBE plan development and compliance.
• Meet Owner's team to issue lookahead schedules and plan shutdowns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Independent action

Engineering computations

Interpreting drawings

Safety oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Environmental/Industrial, or related)

OSHA 10/30 certificates

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

CMiC software

Job description

Compensation

Final compensation will be based on a combination of:

• Relevant work experience
• Education
• Project size
• Project location
• Required working hours
• Candidate subject matter expertise and/or specialty
• Ability to be approved by agencies/owners as required
• *Final salary determination is negotiable*

If you’re searching for the next company to call home, Welkin Mechanical provides an employee centered culture with exiting career growth opportunity. Welkin has a work-hard, play-hard, fast paced environment that puts you on a winning team with the same mission: delivering quality mechanical construction services, on time and under budget.

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning all project work, being part of a team to bring the project from design to completion, controlling each of the steps along the way, and solving any problems that occur. The Project Engineer works under the supervision of Project Managers throughout the entire project. Project work is detail oriented, with a focus on cost efficiency; each phase of an operation is evaluated, planned, possibly re-engineered and built with time and budget in mind.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial, or related engineering disciplines (or equivalent experience).
• 10-hour and/or 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and Crews on Project Deliverables.
• Lead the development and implementation of detailed work plans for major project activities.
• Coordinate and schedule on site work between subcontractors and facility staff.
• Develop a full understanding the contract documents. Confirm all work is planned and completed in compliance with contract requirements.
• Process/manage material deliveries – ensure that materials received are properly inspected for quantity and quality and are in compliance with contract documents.
• Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the project schedule.
• High level of involvement in the operations of our cost control system and analysis of construction costs.
• Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and cost accruals.
• Process and estimate change orders and requests for information in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Assist in MWDBE plan development, plan execution and continual compliance.
• Meet with members of the Owner’s team to administer day-to-day activities such a issuing lookahead schedules and planning shutdowns / access.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working on municipal construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take independent action with a focus on efficient resolution of responsibilities.
• Proficiency in basic engineering computations and analysis.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of Auto Cad or drafting software.
• Knowledge of CMiC software is a plus.
• Must be safety oriented.

Significant Competencies

• Analysis
  • Analyzes problems, situations, and circumstances and their impacts on the business.
• Effective Communication
  • Prepares and delivers clear, accurate, effective, and persuasive written and verbal messages.
• Execution/Accountability
  • Demonstrates initiative, works to achieve results, and acts on opportunities to create value.
• Planning
  • Identifies action steps and develops plans needed to accomplish objectives and goals.
• Results Orientation
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to achieving meaningful results.

Salary Range: $100,000 — $170,000 USD