Traveling Project Engineer

Actalent; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Home rotations

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer for a dynamic 2-year project based in Zeeland, MI. The role includes a $5,000/month per diem with two home rotations and covers mobilization/demobilization costs. This salaried position offers straight-time overtime potential and a pathway to hire.

You will support project managers, coordinate execution plans, track costs, and manage documentation across Midwest projects. Travel to multiple sites is expected, with a fully onsite work environment in Zeeland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in Engineering, Project Delivery, or related.
• Experience with Procore for workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, administrative, and subcontractor management support to Project Managers and Project Directors.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of execution plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage documentation, submittals, RFIs, and communication among project stakeholders.
• Support procurement, contract administration, and change management processes.
• Participate in safety planning and quality assurance, including shop drawing reviews and design compliance.
• Track project costs, prepare invoices, and report on project status.
• Maintain project documentation systems and assist with closeout deliverables and turnover packages.
• Contribute to marketing materials, proposals, and ongoing team coordination across departments.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

Procore

Contracts & Submittals

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title: Project EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Project Engineer for an exciting 2-year project in Zeeland, MI, valued at $500 million. Due to a Non-Disclosure Agreement, specific details about the project owner will be shared during the interview process. This role offers a $5,000/month per diem, including two home rotations, and covers initial mobilization and demobilization costs. This is a salaried position with the opportunity for straight-time overtime pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, administrative, and subcontractor management support to Project Managers and Project Directors.

• Coordinate development and maintenance of execution plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets.

• Manage documentation, submittals, RFIs, and communication among project stakeholders.

• Support procurement, contract administration, and change management processes.

• Participate in safety planning and quality assurance, including shop drawing reviews and design compliance.

• Track project costs, prepare invoices, and report on project status.

• Maintain project documentation systems and assist with closeout deliverables and turnover packages.

• Contribute to marketing materials, proposals, and ongoing team coordination across departments.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in construction and construction management.

• Experience with Procore for managing workflow.

• Strong skills in contracts, submittals, and client communication.

• 3-8 years of experience in Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related discipline.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.

Work Environment

The position requires travel to and support of multiple projects throughout the Midwest region. The work environment emphasizes teamwork and cross-departmental coordination to ensure project success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Zeeland, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Zeeland,MI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.