Project Engineer - Construction Department - Fort Worth, TX

Upgrade Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employee medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Training programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Upgrade Resources in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to support project managers on commercial HVAC and plumbing construction. This on-site role offers exposure to planning, procurement, field support, and closeout across sizeable mechanical projects in hospitals, data centers, and high-rise buildings.

You will review plans, coordinate with contractors and vendors, maintain documentation, and contribute to cost tracking and schedule updates.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• 0–2+ years in commercial construction, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, or project coordination.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Willingness to spend time in the field.
• Commercial HVAC, plumbing, mechanical piping, or construction internship/field experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of commercial HVAC and plumbing construction projects.
• Review plans, specs, submittals, shop drawings, schedules, and contracts.
• Maintain logs for RFIs, submittals, drawings, meeting notes, change items, and closeout.
• Support material procurement, purchase orders, delivery tracking, equipment coordination, and vendor communication.
• Assist with change orders, billing backup, schedule updates, cost tracking, and project reporting.
• Coordinate with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, vendors, superintendents, foremen, and internal operations teams.
• Attend jobsite, progress, coordination, and preconstruction meetings.
• Visit active jobsites to support field coordination, progress tracking, issue resolution, safety, and quality efforts.
• Identify design conflicts, scope gaps, schedule risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Build professional relationships with customers, trade partners, and internal teams.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Project coordination

Communication

Organization

Field support

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer - Construction Department - Fort Worth, TX

Location: Fort Worth, TX (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $66,000 - $84,000 Annually

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with a well-established mechanical contracting firm with more than 40 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal solutions. The company specializes in major mechanical projects for hospitals, data centers, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The organization fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Project Engineer supports Project Managers with planning, coordination, documentation, procurement, field support, and closeout for commercial HVAC and plumbing construction projects. This is an entry-level position on the project management career path and is ideal for someone building a career in mechanical construction, plumbing, HVAC, or project delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning and execution of commercial HVAC and plumbing construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, schedules, and contract documents.
• Maintain logs and documentation for RFIs, submittals, drawings, meeting notes, change items, and closeout requirements.
• Support material procurement, purchase orders, delivery tracking, equipment coordination, and vendor communication.
• Assist with change orders, billing backup, schedule updates, cost tracking, and project reporting.
• Coordinate with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, vendors, superintendents, foremen, and internal operations teams.
• Attend jobsite, progress, coordination, and preconstruction meetings.
• Visit active jobsites to support field coordination, progress tracking, issue resolution, safety, and quality efforts.
• Identify design conflicts, scope gaps, schedule risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Build professional relationships with customers, trade partners, and internal teams.

Required Background

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 0 to 2+ years of relevant commercial construction, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, or project coordination experience
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings
• Strong organization, communication, follow-through, and task management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Willingness to spend time in the field and support jobsite activities
• Commercial HVAC, plumbing, mechanical piping, or construction internship or field experience is a plus

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid employee-only medical coverage
• 401(k) match, paid time off, and holiday pay
• In-house and manufacturer-led training with leadership development
• Annual incentive program
• Long-term career growth into operations, sales, or leadership
• Path for advancement