Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer I Job Description We are seeking a Project Engineer I to support a large-scale industrial construction project in Moses Lake, WA. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for early-career construction professionals to gain hands-on experience in delivering complex electrical and MEP systems within a dynamic project environment. The Project Engineer will work closely with the onsite Project Manager and project team to manage project documentation, electrical coordination, RFIs/RFPs, and other project controls necessary for construction completion, commissioning, and turnover. Responsibilities

- Support the onsite Project Manager with day-to-day project coordination and execution.
- Assist with the management and tracking of electrical construction activities, documentation, and project deliverables.
- Maintain and organize project information using Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and Autodesk tools.
- Assist with the review, tracking, and coordination of RFIs, RFPs, submittals, drawings, and other project documentation.
- Track open items, project decisions, issues, and required follow-up to help keep work progressing on schedule.
- Coordinate with project management, field teams, trade partners, and other disciplines including mechanical, electrical, and piping.
- Support electrical scope coordination and help identify documentation or field issues requiring escalation.
- Assist the project team as the facility progresses through construction completion, commissioning, and operational turnover.
- Manage assigned tasks and priorities within an accelerated project schedule.
- Participate in project meetings and document key decisions, responsibilities, and follow-up items.

Essential Skills

- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant construction experience.
- Entry-level candidates with internships, co-ops, or previous construction experience are encouraged to apply.
- General understanding of commercial, industrial, electrical, or MEP construction.
- Ability to read and navigate construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Experience with Procore and/or Autodesk Construction Cloud is strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple open items and deadlines.
- Comfortable working directly with project management and field construction teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Moses Lake, WA.
- Comfortable working a 4x10 project schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Recent Construction Management or Engineering graduate with a solid electrical/MEP coordination experience.
- 12 years of GC, electrical contractor, mechanical contractor, or industrial construction experience.
- Field-oriented candidate familiar with Procore/Bluebeam.
- Experience in processing RFIs and submittals.

Work Environment The work schedule is 4x10s onsite in Moses Lake, WA. The project involves a large industrial setup, specifically an advanced manufacturing EV battery plant. This role provides exposure to GC work as the MEP contractor operates as the general contractor, offering a chance to gain valuable office experience in one of the largest MEP contractors in the country.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Moses Lake, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Moses Lake, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Moses Lake,WA. About Actalent

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