Project Engineer - Mechanical Construction, Growth & Impact

U.S. Engineering; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 64,960 - 91,756; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement matching

Job summary

U.S. Engineering Construction is seeking a skilled professional to assist the Project Manager with on-site construction activities, planning and coordinating tasks to meet project objectives within time and funding constraints.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and proactive problem-solving. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering or construction-related degree and 3–5 years’ experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing, with strong communication and scheduling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level.
• Knowledge of construction engineering technology, processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft RFIs (Request for Information) and Proposal Letters.
• Review submittals and specifications.
• Assist in documentation and budget control.
• Take project meeting minutes and document substitution requests.
• Assist Project Manager in the development and nurturing of client relationships.
• Estimating change orders.
• Develop and help monitor the project schedule.
• Maintain procurement, proposal and correspondence logs.
• Facilitate quality control measures.
• Select products.
• Perform manpower loading charts.
• Prepare and maintain productivity reports.
• Direct entry and extension of change orders to subcontractors.
• Develop O & M manuals.
• Perform cost coding.
• Materials recaps and material purchases.
• Assist in safety programs and commissioning.
• Perform or assist in value engineering.
• Project Forecasting.

Skills

Team orientation

Effective communication

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

U.S. Engineering Construction is seeking a skilled professional to assist the Project Manager with on-site construction activities, planning and coordinating tasks to meet project objectives within time and funding constraints.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and proactive problem-solving. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering or construction-related degree and 3–5 years’ experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing, with strong communication and scheduling skills.