Project Engineer

TPI Global Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer I for a 12-month contract in the Salt Lake City area. The role emphasizes field-based construction management, coordinating diverse teams, and delivering infrastructure improvements on major natural gas projects.

You will spend about 70% of your time in the field, work with contractors and stakeholders, and help drive project progress while maintaining safety, quality, and schedules across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Hands-on construction management / field coordination experience a must.
• Experience coordinating multiple construction projects and priorities.
• Ability to read and apply engineering drawings and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple infrastructure construction projects from planning through completion.
• Spend ~70% of time in the field supervising activities and addressing challenges.
• Troubleshoot field issues and keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with contractors, inspectors, engineers, property owners, municipalities, and agencies.
• Review drawings, support permitting, and ensure contractors have necessary information.
• Monitor project performance including schedules, budgets, forecasts, costs and risks.
• Support construction in urban environments with safety and quality focus.

Skills

Field coordination

Construction management

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, with project sites throughout the surrounding region.

Work Environment: Approximately 70% field-based and 30% office-based.

Job Type: 12-Month Contract

Schedule: 70% Field / 30% Office

Travel: Most project sites are located within approximately one hour of Salt Lake City.

Mileage Reimbursement: Provided for project-related travel.

Industry: Energy / Utilities / Infrastructure

Build Projects. Solve Challenges. Make an Impact.

Are you an engineer who enjoys being out in the field, solving real-world construction challenges, and seeing projects come to life?

We are seeking a Project Engineer I for an exciting 12-month contract opportunity supporting major natural gas infrastructure projects throughout the Salt Lake City, Utah area.

This is not your typical desk-based engineering design role! We're looking for a hands-on engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, enjoys working with contractors and stakeholders, and knows how to keep multiple projects moving forward.

You’ll have the opportunity to manage projects ranging from $100K to several million dollars, collaborate with diverse teams, and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure improvements throughout Utah.

Don’t have natural gas or pipeline experience? That’s okay! We welcome engineers with construction management, civil infrastructure, mechanical engineering, and other relevant project execution backgrounds.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive Construction Projects Forward: Coordinate multiple infrastructure construction projects simultaneously, from initial planning through completion.
• Be Where the Action Is: Spend approximately 70% of your time in the field, overseeing construction activities, addressing challenges, and supporting project execution.
• Solve Real-World Problems: Troubleshoot unexpected construction issues, identify practical solutions, and help keep projects on schedule.
• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders: Work closely with contractors, inspectors, engineering teams, property owners, municipalities, and local agencies.
• Coordinate Construction Activities: Review engineering drawings, support permitting efforts, and ensure contractors have the information and resources needed to complete work efficiently.
• Manage Project Performance: Monitor schedules, budgets, forecasts, project costs, and potential risks across multiple active projects.
• Navigate Complex Construction Environments: Support infrastructure projects in developed neighborhoods, busy roadways, and areas requiring significant public and municipal coordination.
• Champion Safety & Quality: Help ensure construction activities meet safety expectations, engineering requirements, and project completion standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Engineering background with hands-on construction management, field coordination, or project execution experience.
• Experience managing or coordinating multiple construction projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and construction plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to unexpected field challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with contractors, municipalities, property owners, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to keep projects progressing in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to spend approximately 70% of the workweek in the field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering background.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, infrastructure, or other construction projects.
• Natural gas distribution, pipeline construction, or underground utility experience.
• Experience with permitting, municipal coordination, construction oversight, and contractor management.
• Experience managing construction projects in congested urban environments.

What Will Make You Successful?

We're looking for more than technical engineering knowledge. The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Enjoys being in the field and actively involved in construction operations.
• Takes ownership of projects and proactively addresses challenges.
• Can confidently communicate with everyone from field crews to municipal representatives and residents.
• Remains organized and adaptable while juggling multiple projects.
• Brings a positive, professional, and solutions-oriented approach to challenging situations.
• Understands how to balance safety, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

Ready to Take Your Engineering Career Into the Field?