Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Career Collective

The Role

Overview

Manage mechanical construction projects, focusing on plumbing, HVAC, and process piping.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety management
  • design review
  • stakeholder meetings
  • budget management
  • project tracking
  • schedule coordination

Tasks

-Support the safety, quality, and profitability of assigned projects. -Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure accuracy and compliance. -Participate in meetings with clients, general contractors, engineers, and other project stakeholders. -Assist in preparing and managing project budgets, timelines, and quality control plans. -Maintain effective communication between project management, field teams, and clients. -Track project progress, document changes, and assist with RFIs and change orders. -Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain project schedules.

Requirements

  • plumbing
  • hvac
  • process piping
  • microsoft office
  • construction management
  • 3+ years

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a background in plumbing, HVAC, or process piping. This role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical construction projects across institutional, healthcare, laboratory, and industrial sectors. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to ensuring project safety, quality, and performance. -Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and field coordination. -Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. -Experience with institutional, healthcare, or industrial projects preferred. -Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical construction, specifically plumbing, HVAC, or process piping. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and construction management software. -Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

The Company

About Career Collective

-Began as a mission to forge meaningful career matches—pairing talented individuals with forward-thinking firms. -Fuelled by revenue from placements and premium job postings, the firm grew steadily with tiered service packages ranging from single posts to unlimited hiring. -Typical projects include placing civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, landscape architecture, and energy professionals at top AEC firms. -Specialized campaign packages demonstrate their strategic grasp of the AEC landscape—from pinpoint talent sourcing to brand-boosting job exposure. -Produces a popular AEC-focused podcast and hosts webinars, amplifying their presence as industry thought leaders. -Operating across the U.S. from hubs in Raleigh and Tampa, they serve both individual career seekers and organizational hiring needs.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government