Project Engineer

Arctic Sheet Metal; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctic Sheet Metal in Portland, OR is seeking a Project Engineer to join our commercial mechanical and plumbing construction team. This role supports project managers and field crews, coordinating submittals, drawings, procurement, and scheduling to drive projects through closeout.

The ideal candidate is organized, technically curious, and ready to take on increasing responsibility while gaining experience in HVAC, plumbing, BIM/VDC, estimation, procurement, cost management, scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous construction experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to take on increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, procurement, and project docs.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction docs.
• Track equipment, materials, lead times, and deliveries.
• Assist with schedules, budgets, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and general contractors.
• Attend project and coordination meetings.
• Visit jobsites and understand how mechanical systems are built.
• Assist with QA/QC, commissioning, punch lists, and closeout.
• Take on increasing project management responsibility as experience grows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Construction awareness

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

BIM/VDC

Estimating software

Cost tracking tools

Job description

We’re hiring a Project Engineer to join our commercial mechanical and plumbing construction team in Portland, Oregon.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in construction management. Mechanical or plumbing experience is preferred, but not required. We’re looking for someone who is organized, motivated, technically curious, and ready to take on increasing responsibility. Arctic offers competitive salary and generous benefits package.

In this role, you’ll work directly with experienced Project Managers, field leaders, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and general contractors to help manage commercial mechanical and plumbing projects from startup through closeout.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, procurement, and project documentation
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Track equipment, materials, lead times, and deliveries
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, change orders, and cost tracking
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and general contractors
• Attend project and coordination meetings
• Visit jobsites and develop a strong understanding of how mechanical systems are built
• Assist with QA/QC, commissioning, punch lists, and project closeout
• Take on increasing project management responsibility as your experience grows

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organization and follow-through
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with both field personnel and office/project teams
• Interest in construction, engineering, and how buildings are built
• Construction Management, Engineering, or similar degree preferred
• Previous construction experience preferred, but not required

Why Join Us?

• We want to develop Project Engineers into Project Managers and future leaders within the company.
• You’ll gain experience in HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, fabrication, BIM/VDC, estimating, procurement, cost management, scheduling, and field operations.
• If you’re looking for an opportunity to be part of a team, take on real responsibility, and grow quickly within a construction company, we’d like to hear from you.