Entry-level Project Engineer

Project Engineer (0-3 Years Experience)

Are you a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional looking for more than a typical Project Engineer role? Join a rapidly growing industrial construction and engineering team where you'll gain direct exposure to clients, hands-on project experience, and a clear path toward Project Management. This position supports large-scale projects across aviation, logistics, distribution, postal, and food & beverage facilities. You'll work on conveyor systems, structural steel installations, automated material handling systems, and complex industrial infrastructure that keeps major facilities operating efficiently. Responsibilities

- Support project planning, coordination, and execution from kickoff through completion
- Work directly with clients, owners, vendors, and internal project teams
- Track project schedules, budgets, action items, and deliverables
- Coordinate between office and field personnel to ensure project success
- Assist with submittals, RFIs, reports, logs, and project documentation
- Support technical problem-solving on industrial and material handling systems
- Travel to project sites as needed to support project teams
- Develop the skills needed to eventually lead projects independently

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
- Open to recent graduates
- 0-3 years of engineering, construction, project coordination, or related experience Recent graduates & entry level candidates encouraged to apply!

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Bluebeam experience preferred
- AutoCAD experience is a plus

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

- Direct interaction with project owners and end users
- Fast-track development into Project Management
- Exposure to multiple industries and project types
- Mentorship and technical training provided

Work Environment & Benefits

- Casual, team-oriented culture
- Hybrid flexibility with 1 remote day per week once fully up to speed in the role
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit sharing
- Competitive PTO package
- Performance-based compensation growth
- Strong long-term career advancement opportunities

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.