Project Engineer

MEI Industrial Solutions; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions in Chesterfield, VA is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, schedule, and manage technical tasks for multiple field projects, coordinating with project managers, site foremen, and vendors.

You will review specifications, track budgets, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while traveling to local job sites as needed. Strong MS Office skills and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of project support in construction recommended.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word) and Windows experience.
• Ability to interface professionally with clients and field teams.
• Familiarity with project concepts, practices, procedures, and risks.
• Excellent communication, supervision, and time management abilities.
• Self-directed, collaborative, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, predict, and manage technical tasks for assigned projects.
• Review proposals, identify phases and milestones, and coordinate field work.
• Manage RFIs and COs; maintain rigging inspections and safety docs.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports and monitor budget and costs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure material availability.
• Visit job sites daily and organize onsite storage and rigging needs.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

MS Excel

Job description

Full Time Operations S CHESTERFLD, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5016

Position Summary:

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, predicting, and managing the technical tasks of assigned projects to align work scope, resources, and job quality. Reviews project proposals and plans, identify project phases and milestones, and review job specifications. Coordinates hands‑on work necessary at the job site or in the field. Monitor compliance to applicable regulations, job and/or customer specifications; serve as point of contact for employees, clients, and customers in the field.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Document job-specific received items to be placed at the work or job site (generators, electrical switchgear, chillers, etc.) and associated items, equipment, and gear.
• Manage RFIs (request for information) and COs (certificate of occupancy) as required.
• Document and submit rigging inspections, JHAs (job hazard analysis), PTPs (pretask plan), equipment inspections, and maintenance records.
• Participate and contribute to all required meetings designated by the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure field teams have needed materials.
• Compile project billing and present to Project Manager monthly.
• Scan and store digital blueprints and schematics for quick retrieval.
• Ensure all necessary field records and logs are kept timely and accurately.
• Ensure changes are accurately posted to budget and other job tracking systems.
• Coordinate with various team members for accurate and timely recording of project costs, including timesheets, and daily report generation.
• Ability to visit job sites and/or onsite offices daily.
• Organize and inventory onsite storage and rigging needs through collaboration with site foremen.
• Generate daily and/or weekly reports for tracked items (Job Tracker, COs, POs, etc.) for PM.
• Perform all other duties as necessary and directed.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience providing project support with construction-related projects.
• Two (2) years’ experience using a Windows-based computer and working with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Demonstrated ability to professionally interface with clients or customers in the field.
• Familiar with the variety of project concepts, practices, procedures, and risks.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); able to foster positive work relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly self-directed and self-motivated; works effectively on a team or independently.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to regularly participate and contribute to department and team meetings.
• Ability to read and interpret sets of data and plans including schematics, technical manuals, or blueprints.
• Ability to travel to local job or work sites as required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This is very physical, hands‑on work. A Project Engineer must be able to perform General Physical Activities - activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling or moving of materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work off the ground at varying heights, and not be affected by moving machinery or parts. Willing and able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.

Additional Requirements:

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Project Engineer and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.