Project Engineer - Industrial Construction & Power Projects

Wyatt Field Service; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

HSA

Dental coverage

Short-Term Disability

Vision coverage

Fitness reimbursement

Employee-owned company

Job summary

WYATT is seeking a Project Engineer to support power generation and heavy industrial construction projects. You will coordinate field execution, project controls, planning, scheduling, quality assurance, and subcontractor management, working with project managers, field supervision, clients and contractors to ensure safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of construction experience in heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education, technical training, and field experience may be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of construction experience in heavy industrial, power generation, utility, energy, or similar industrial environments.
• Experience supporting field execution activities on industrial construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, engineering documents, specifications, and technical procedures.
• Experience preparing and maintaining project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and tracking logs.
• Knowledge of construction planning, quality control, safety practices, material coordination, and project execution processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, accountability, and organizational skills.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Review project priorities, coordinating with field leadership, subcontractors, and client representatives to guide ongoing construction activities.
• Perform site walks to verify safety, monitor productivity and quality, and review drawings and specifications.
• Help resolve technical and operational challenges that arise during project execution.
• Support planning and scheduling activities, manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders, and assist with cost tracking and forecasting.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontractor performance while supporting commissioning, startup, outage, shutdown, and project closeout.
• Communicate effectively and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and construction execution to deliver successful projects.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Cost tracking & forecasting

Project controls reporting

Documentation (RFIs/Submittals/Change-

Safety & quality control

Teamwork & communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training, and field experience

Job description

Would you like to be part of a company that is employee owned? We invite you to consider joining WYATT.

As a Project Engineer supporting power generation and heavy industrial construction projects, you will play a key role in coordinating field execution, project controls, planning, scheduling, quality assurance, and subcontractor management. This position works closely with project managers, field supervision, clients, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with technical and contractual requirements. Your contributions will directly support successful project outcomes, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction across complex industrial construction environments.

ABOUT WYATT

Since 1913, WYATT has been a trusted leader in heavy mechanical construction, turnaround services, maintenance, and capital projects. For more than a century, we have safely delivered complex projects across the refining, petrochemical, industrial, and power sectors through skilled craftsmanship, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safety. As an employee-owned company, we take pride in building lasting relationships with our customers while creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.

DAY IN THE LIFE

A typical day begins with reviewing project priorities, coordinating with field leadership, subcontractors, and client representatives, and evaluating ongoing construction activities across active industrial jobsites. Throughout the day, you will perform site walks to verify safety compliance, monitor productivity and quality, review drawings and specifications, and help resolve technical and operational challenges that arise during project execution. You will support planning and scheduling activities, manage project documentation such as RFIs, submittals, and change orders, and assist with cost tracking, forecasting, and project controls reporting. Working closely with project managers, craft supervisors, inspectors, suppliers, and customers, you will help coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontractor performance while contributing to commissioning, startup, outage, shutdown, and project closeout activities. Your ability to make sound decisions, communicate effectively, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and construction execution will contribute directly to successful project delivery and business performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant field experience may be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of construction experience in heavy industrial, power generation, utility, energy, or similar industrial environments.
• Experience supporting field execution activities on industrial construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, engineering documents, specifications, and technical procedures.
• Experience preparing and maintaining project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and tracking logs.
• Knowledge of construction planning, quality control, safety practices, material coordination, and project execution processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, accountability, and organizational skills.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.

BENEFITS

WYATT provides a comprehensive benefits package. Our 401(k) includes an employer match and annual non-elective contribution. We offer medical coverage with an employer contribution toward an HSA, company-paid dental coverage and Short-Term Disability, vision coverage, fitness reimbursement, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a successful employee-owned organization.

WYATT is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all employees feel valued, including, safe, and empowered to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.