Project Engineer

ACTalent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Annual raises based on performance

Bonuses based on performance

Job summary

Actalent in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Project Engineer for our Arizona operations. This full-time, in-office role reports to the Project Management team and focuses on translating client requirements into actionable plans, coordinating schedules, and ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence.

You will work across civil, electrical, and building disciplines, create CPM schedules in Microsoft Project, and collaborate with project managers, field teams, and craft personnel to meet milestones

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Ability to work on civil, electrical, and building construction projects.
• Experience with civil water/highway projects is a plus.
• Commitment to safety and stopping unsafe acts.
• Strong organizational skills across multiple projects.
• Ability to plan with long-term implications.
• Delivers customer-focused solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans and specs.
• capable of estimating quantities and managing material orders.
• Create/update CPM project schedules with MS Project.
• Advanced MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate client requirements into actionable project plans.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor projects.
• Submit materials/equipment per client engineer requirements.
• Create RFIs from plans, specs, and field input.
• Ensure health, safety, and legal compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction managers, and craft personnel.
• Meet milestones and deadlines at the project level.
• Conduct regular safety, quality, schedule, and budget meetings.
• Perform safety audits to meet company objectives.

Skills

Project coordination

Multi-discipline collaboration

Safety compliance

Time management

Long-term planning

Customer-focused

Plan reading & specs

CPM scheduling

MS Office

Education

Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Project Engineer for our Arizona operations. This full-time, in-office position will report to the Project Management team.

Responsibilities

• Determine client requirements and translate them into actionable plans.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned projects.
• Review and submit materials and equipment as required by the clients engineer.
• Create RFIs based on plan and specification analysis along with field input.
• Ensure health, safety, and legal requirements are met throughout assigned projects.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project managers, construction managers, and craft personnel to ensure project requirements are met.
• Ensure all milestones and deadlines are met at the project level.
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget are being met.
• Conduct safety audits regularly to ensure projects meet company safety objectives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work on multiple discipline projects including civil, electrical, and building construction.
• Civil construction experience, particularly in water and highway projects.
• Commitment to providing a safe work environment and initiative to stop unsafe acts.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage time across multiple projects.
• Ability to think big picture and understand long-term implications of actions.
• Passion for improving individual and company performance.
• Commitment to exceeding customer expectations and finding solutions to project challenges.
• Ability to read and understand project plans and specifications.
• Capable of performing detailed quantity take-offs for change orders, estimates, and material orders.
• Ability to create and update CPM project schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Substation experience is a plus, training provided if necessary.

Work Environment

The position involves working Monday to Friday, with a flexible start and end time based on project demands, split between the Phoenix office and field work. The workweek consists of 40 hours, with some flexibility required to meet project demands. A company vehicle is provided. Opportunities for growth include advancement to a Project Management position within 3-4 years and additional leadership roles. Annual raises and bonuses based on performance and company budget goals are offered.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Will provide benefits info during interview stage

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

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 orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.