Senior Project Engineer | Saint Paul

Michael Page; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Limited travel for local projects

Competitive compensation package

Casual work-life balance culture

Job summary

MPI, a prominent Midwest business services organization, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for its construction department in Wisconsin. The role focuses on supporting project managers from planning to execution across commercial projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with tenant improvements, coordination, RFIs, and scheduling, while collaborating with experienced PMs and leadership in a lean team environment. Growth into a Project Manager role is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar project support role within commercial construction.
• Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, or interior build-outs is preferred.
• Familiarity with construction documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project scheduling.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore or Bluebeam is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers through all phases of commercial construction projects.
• Assist with project documentation, coordination, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and project administration.
• Gain hands-on exposure managing projects with increasing responsibility, supervision, & mentorship from your PM.
• Work closely alongside experienced PMs and project teams in a highly collaborative environment.
• Learn the business from start to finish while preparing to lead projects of your own.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Adaptability

Mentorship mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

The Senior Project Engineer will be an integral team member in the construction department of a prominent business services organization, handling a wide range of tasks from planning to execution of construction projects.

Established Midwest general contractor with a diverse portfolio across commercial and industrial sectors, including energy, education, office, retail, and healthcare projects. The company operates with a collaborative, family-oriented culture and strong employee tenure, offering employees direct exposure to leadership and faster long-term growth opportunities within a lean team structure.

Description

• Support Project Managers through all phases of commercial construction projects
• Assist with project documentation, coordination, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and project administration BUT want you to run projects most of all
• Gain hands-on exposure managing projects with increasing responsibility, supervision, & mentorship from your PM
• Work closely alongside experienced PMs and project teams in a highly collaborative environment
• Learn the business from start to finish while preparing to lead projects of your own

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar project support role within commercial construction
• Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, or interior build-outs is preferred
• Familiarity with construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project scheduling
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn
• Motivated to grow into a Project Manager role through hands-on mentorship and increased responsibility

Job Offer

• Clear career path to Project Manager with structured mentorship and hands-on development.
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work from home two days per week.
• Local projects with very limited travel.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment with strong employee retention.
• Casual culture that values work-life balance and respects employees' time outside of work.
• Exposure to a variety of commercial projects and the opportunity to gain experience across all phases of construction.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.