Project Engineer

Welkin Mechanical; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Welkin Mechanical is seeking a Project Engineer to lead planning from design to completion on municipal construction projects in New York. You will work under Project Managers, coordinate subcontractors and crews, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

This role rewards strong communication, problem solving, and disciplined scheduling to deliver on time and under budget.

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.

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.

Skills

Analysis

Effective Communication

Execution/Accountability

Planning

Results Orientation

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

CMiC

Job description

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION

• 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.