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Project Engineer

Confidential Client•Manufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$49,546
Columbia, South Carolina
19 Hours Ago

The Project Engineer at Confidential Client supports project managers in planning and executing commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects. This role offers hands-on field experience, mentorship, and structured professional development aimed at advancing the candidate into a Project Manager within 2-3 years. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on building technical knowledge and leadership capabilities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Mechanical Construction (Engineering).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This Project Engineer role is an early-career position built to develop future Project Managers through hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured training.

  • Support Project Managers in planning, executing, and delivering commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects.
  • Assist with budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and tracking project costs.
  • Coordinate materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project documentation.
  • Work closely with field teams to support operations and resolve jobsite challenges.
  • Track project progress and keep timely communication with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Gain applied knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and other mechanical systems.
  • Attend project meetings, site visits, and progress reviews.
  • Develop leadership and decision-making skills under mentorship from experienced construction professionals.
  • Follow a structured career development plan aimed at advancing into Project Management within 2–3 years.
  • Spend 12–18 months in the field to gain operational experience before transitioning to more office-based project duties.

Who You Are / Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • Recent graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
  • Comfortable working in both office and field environments.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Interest in building a long-term career in mechanical construction and project leadership.

Why Join Confidential Client

Confidential Client invests in developing leaders through real project responsibility, mentorship, and a clear advancement pathway. This role is ideal for candidates who want more than a job — a career trajectory into project leadership within a growing mechanical construction organization.


What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Structured training and professional development
  • Mentorship from experienced industry leaders
  • Clear advancement opportunities into Project Management
  • Exposure to large-scale commercial and industrial projects
  • Meaningful responsibility from day one
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture
  • Long-term career stability with a respected mechanical contractor

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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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