Construction Project Engineer
The Construction Project Engineer supports large-scale industrial MEP construction projects by assisting the onsite Project Manager with project coordination, documentation management, and electrical scope oversight. This role involves tracking project deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and facilitating construction completion, commissioning, and turnover in a fast-paced environment. It offers early-career professionals hands-on experience with cutting-edge construction technologies and the opportunity to contribute to impactful industrial projects.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Construction Project Engineer to support large-scale MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction work in Raugust, WA. This is an early-career, hands-on role working alongside the onsite Project Manager and field teams to keep electrical and MEP work progressing through construction completion, commissioning, and turnover.
- Support the onsite Project Manager with day-to-day project coordination and execution
- Manage and track electrical construction activities, documentation, and deliverables
- Maintain project information in Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
- Review, track, and coordinate RFIs, RFPs, submittals, drawings, and other documentation
- Track open items, decisions, issues, and required follow-up to keep work on schedule
- Coordinate with project management, field crews, trade partners, and other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, piping)
- Support electrical scope coordination and flag documentation or field issues for escalation
- Assist the team during construction completion, commissioning, and operational turnover
- Manage assigned tasks and priorities within an accelerated schedule
- Participate in project meetings and record key decisions and action items
Who We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred — or equivalent construction experience
- Entry-level candidates with internships, co-ops, or prior construction experience encouraged to apply
- General understanding of commercial/industrial electrical or MEP construction
- Ability to read and navigate construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
- Experience with Procore and/or Autodesk Construction Cloud strongly preferred
- Strong organizational skills and ability to track multiple open items and deadlines
- Comfortable working directly with project management and field construction teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to work onsite in Raugust, WA and on a 4x10 schedule
- Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug test (including THC) where lawful
Details
- Location: Raugust, WA — 100% onsite
- Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Schedule: 4x10s (standard morning shift)
- Position type: 6-month Contract-to-Hire (Contractor → Full-time potential)
- Employment Type: CONTRACTOR / FULL_TIME
- This role may require background checks and pre-employment screenings as allowed by law
Why You'll Like This Role
- Get in with a large national MEP contractor and gain both field and office exposure
- Hands-on experience on large industrial projects that impact decarbonization and energy efficiency
- Work with modern construction technologies and collaborative project delivery methods
- Exposure to general contractor workflows and multidisciplinary teams
- A people-first culture that values safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement
- Opportunities for career growth based on performance and project needs
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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