Project Engineer - Aviation Construction (Traveling)

Description

• Organize, review, update, maintain, and post construction documents and drawings.
• Collaborate with the project team to respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Review submittals and project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications.
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits, and maintaining the non‑conformance log.
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status.
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs.
• Track subcontractor change requests, solicit pricing, and draft change orders within delegated authority.
• Support project schedule management.
• Obtain closeout information, compile punch list items, prepare as‑built drawings, and assist with warranty processes.
• Travel or relocate to assigned work locations as required.
• Build positive relationships across the organization.

Requirements

The Weitz Company is hiring a Traveling Project Engineer with an emphasis in Quality to join its Aviation team. The Project Engineer will handle planning, buyout, management, and closeout throughout the assigned project, helping the team monitor status and identify issues that may affect schedule or budget. Candidates must be willing to travel or relocate as needed after project completion.

The position requires an industry‑related degree and preferably prior construction internship or project engineering experience, especially in aviation construction. Candidates should demonstrate high initiative, strong problem‑solving abilities, excellent communication, attention to detail, and the flexibility to balance competing needs while building positive relationships across the organization.

• Understand scope of work for subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Hold an industry‑related degree.
• Prior construction internship or project engineering experience, preferably in aviation construction.
• Demonstrate high initiative, problem‑solving skills, and strong verbal and written communication.
• Be detail‑oriented, highly organized, and flexible to balance competing needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn job‑specific software.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive compensation package with benefits and professional development opportunities.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. The Weitz Company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and maintains a drug‑ and‑alcohol‑free workplace with required background checks.

• Competitive base pay with a rewarding bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and fully paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and voluntary insurance products (critical illness, accident).
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance