Project Engineer I — Steel Construction & Field Travel

Sure Steel, Inc.; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer I to assist with planning, coordination, and documentation across steel erection projects.

The role requires willingness to travel to project sites and collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to meet project objectives. You will support plans, schedules, and budgets, review documentation, and help resolve field challenges while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates welcome; internships in structural steel fabrication or construction preferred.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication, steel erection, detailing, or construction coordination preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with Bluebeam/Autodesk Construction Cloud preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to facilitate project execution and ensure compliance with specs.
• Review RFIs, submittals, revisions, and change documentation.
• Support field teams to resolve construction challenges while maintaining schedule and quality.
• Maintain project documentation: files, drawings, specifications, correspondence, RFIs, submittals, change orders.
• Prepare daily logs and document daily construction activities.
• Prepare and distribute project reports, progress updates, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with closeout activities: as-built docs, punch lists, turnover packages.
• Track project costs, schedules, procurement status, and material deliveries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Tools

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer I to assist with planning, coordination, and documentation across steel erection projects.

The role requires willingness to travel to project sites and collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to meet project objectives. You will support plans, schedules, and budgets, review documentation, and help resolve field challenges while maintaining safety and quality standards.