Project Engineer - Industrial Projects

Murray Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with matching

Company-paid medical coverage

Job summary

Murray Company is seeking a Project Engineer to support industrial projects in mechanical and piping across markets like aviation, water and wastewater, and power plants. Cypress, CA location with anticipated travel in greater Southern California.

You will work with seasoned PMs and field leaders to plan, coordinate and deliver projects within time and funding parameters. The role emphasizes coordination, documentation, and administrative support to ensure project goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or mechanical engineering.
• 3+ years of progressive project engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, MS Project, Procore.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in planning work schedule and manpower levels.
• Coordinate project personnel to keep progress on schedule and within budget.
• Advise on potential problems and help resolve schedule difficulties.
• Prepare letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative items as directed.
• Prepare reports and analyses with minimal supervision.

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering or similar area of study

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Procore

Job description

At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor's list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer (PE) position at Murray Company is a key entry point into construction project management, and play a critical role in the success of each project. As an experienced Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside best-in-industry project managers and field leaders within our Industrial division supporting specialty projects in mechanical and piping for various markets like aviation, water & wastewater treatment, and power plants. This role provides business and administrative support to facilitate the planning and coordination of activities of assigned project to ensure that goals and objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Location

Cypress, CA with anticipated travel in and around the greater Southern California metropolitan areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, and arranging for assignment of project personnel.
• Assist in the coordination of project personnel activities to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• May advise Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties. Assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
• Compose and/or edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required.
• Oversee and/or process day-to-day administrative items per supervisor's authorization.
• Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis per supervisor's request. Such items would usually require research, development and/or interpretation of data and be performed with little instruction or supervision.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering or similar area of study, and/or previous direct field and craft experience.
• 3+ years of progressive project engineering experience at a mechanical contractor.
• Proficiency in various construction software and enterprise tools (Excel, MS Project, Procore, etc.).

Preferred

• Previous construction experience on industrial piping projects (water/wastewater treatment, jet fuel, power plants, oil & gas, etc.). Experience working on purification or power generation projects a significant plus.
• Hands-on experience working directly with union field / craft / trades.
• Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks and/or Autodesk (ACC) Build.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.
• Must be able to climb ladders, access and egress trenches and/or attic spaces and/or confined spaces.
• Requires hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments.
• Must be able to recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.

Compensation

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.