Project Engineer

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Westminster, CO Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 20, 2025 Last posted March 20, 2025
Job description

U.S. Engineering has been an industry leader since 1893. How? Constant innovation and a willingness to evolve. The construction industry changes rapidly, and we cultivate a dynamic workplace where even our newest team members can influence change and make an impact. We know that our most valuable asset is our people. Join us!

PROJECT ENGINEER 

U.S. Engineering Construction is national construction project execution reimagined. We drive innovation in off-site manufacturing, specialty prefabrication, preconstruction, and mechanical construction services.

As a Project Engineer, you will assist the Project Manager with a variety of project related functions including planning and coordinating onsite construction activities for designated projects, to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

  • Draft RFIs (Request for Information) and proposal letters.
  • Review submittals and specifications and assist in documentation and budget control.
  • Assist Project Manager in the development and nurturing of client relationships.
  • Estimate change orders, develop, and help monitor the project schedule.
  • Maintain procurement, proposal, and correspondence logs.
  • Facilitate quality control measures.
  • Perform cost coding.
  • Project forecasting.

Job Scope and Other Information

  • Scope of work may vary, from working on one large project, to several smaller size projects.
  • Some travel required.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Equivalent technical training and related experience will be considered.

Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, or Architectural Engineering preferred.
  • Equivalent technical training and related experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Knowledge of construction engineering technology, processes, and standards.
  • Team orientation and collaborative spirit.
  • Self-motivation: ability to drive results.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships.
  • Basic level of business acumen.
  • Ability to proactively identify potential problems and their solutions.

Physical and/or travel demands:  

  • Routine driving to project sites required.  Work will be done in a combination of office and job site environments.
  • Travel to, temporary assignment, or relocation may be required based on project needs and locations. 
  • Physical demands include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and lifting. Position includes sitting and standing, use of telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor.

Benefits and Compensation:

  • The range for this position has been established at $68,728.00 - $97,078.00 and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
  • Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. 

U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
 

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About this role

Summary

Assist Project Manager with planning and coordinating onsite construction activities.

Job title

Project Engineer

Experience level

3 to 5 years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Located in Westminster, CO; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$68,728.00 - $97,078.00

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

construction engineering technologycommunicationbusiness acumenproblem solving

Preferred skills

team orientationself-motivation

Specializations

HVACpipingplumbingconstruction engineeringproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Westminster, CO, USA

On-site City