Project Engineer

GIS; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GIS is a premier energy, industrial, and infrastructure services company with over 75 years of experience delivering engineering, construction, and program delivery across energy, industrial, and utility sectors.

The Business Transition & Move Management professional (equivalent to a Project Engineer II) will plan, sequence, and execute complex facility transitions, occupancy changes, and relocation initiatives in the utility sector.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in project engineering or related coordination in utility/industrial sectors.
• Engineering degree required.
• PE license and/or PMP certification preferred.
• Experience managing complex logistics and vendor contracts.
• Hybrid work structure in the San Antonio area.

Responsibilities

• Develop move management plans and transition sequences for utility facilities and offices.
• Prepare employee communications and occupancy transition plans to minimize disruption.
• Develop mover RFPs, evaluate proposals, and oversee all move activities.
• Provide day-of-move coordination and occupancy support for teams.
• Support facility closeouts, FF&E disposition, waste/recycling management, and documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Vendor management

Logistics planning

Cross-functional teamwork

PM certification (preferred)

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

GIS is a premier energy, industrial, and infrastructure services company providing multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and program delivery solutions across the energy, industrial, infrastructure, and power sectors. With more than 75 years of experience supporting offshore and onshore energy projects, GIS delivers integrated services spanning traditional and renewable energy, industrial engineering, state and local infrastructure, and utility-scale solar development. Our work is driven by a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and executional excellence.

Position Summary:

The Business Transition & Move Management professional (equivalent to a Project Engineer II) will be responsible for planning, sequencing, and executing complex facility transitions, occupancy changes, and relocation initiatives in the utility sector.

You will manage the entire lifecycle of corporate and operational moves—from developing move strategies and evaluating vendor RFPs to coordinating day-of-move activities and supporting facility decommissioning. Utility industry experience is required to navigate critical infrastructure, asset handling, and specialized facility standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive move management plans, detailed inventory assessments, and strategic transition sequences for utility facilities and office environments.
• Prepare clear employee communication strategies and occupancy transition plans to ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Develop mover Request for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate contractor proposals, and oversee all physical move activities.
• Provide hands-on day-of-move coordination and active occupancy support to guide teams smoothly into new spaces.
• Support facility closeouts and decommissioning efforts, including IT coordination, Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) disposition, waste/recycling management, and documentation.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience as a Project Engineer or in a closely related engineering/project coordination capacity within the utility, energy, or heavy industrial sectors (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or an equivalent technical discipline) required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex logistics, vendor contracts, phased transitions, and cross-functional facility projects.
• Ability to meet the hybrid work structure in the San Antonio area
• Occasional travel to other projects or office locations may be required to support project needs

Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office setting.

EEOC Statement:

GIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.