Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer Job Description
The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager in planning and executing construction projects, with a strong focus on data center and other complex, technical builds. This role helps manage project schedules and budgets, oversees submittal approvals, coordinates timely material deliveries, and ensures that projects are completed safely, profitably, and to a high standard of quality while upholding a strong safety culture.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day planning and execution of construction projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and milestones.
- Maintain and update assigned portions of the project schedule, monitoring progress and identifying potential risks or delays.
- Support project financial responsibilities by helping track costs, monitor budgets, and contribute to cost control and profitability.
- Contribute to preconstruction services, including reviewing plans and specifications, identifying constructability issues, and supporting early project planning.
- Coordinate project start-up activities, including mobilization, site logistics, and initial scheduling of trades and subcontractors.
- Prepare, submit, and track Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring timely responses and clear documentation of design clarifications and changes.
- Manage the submittal process by coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, reviewing documentation for compliance, and tracking approvals to support timely procurement and installation.
- Assist with the preparation, review, and processing of change orders, ensuring accurate scope definition, pricing, and documentation.
- Support project administration, including maintaining project documentation, logs, and records in systems such as Bluebeam and Procore.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and effective project execution.
- Assist with project close-out activities, including punch lists, final documentation, as-built records, and turnover packages.
- Promote strong customer relations by maintaining professional communication, addressing issues promptly, and supporting a collaborative project environment.
- Uphold and promote a strong safety culture on site, ensuring that work practices align with Zero Harm and safety-first principles.
Essential Skills
- 1+ years of experience working for a general contractor in commercial construction, or with a mechanical or electrical contractor.
- Experience performing RFIs, managing submittals, and supporting project close-out procedures on construction projects.
- Hands-on experience in commercial construction environments, including coordination with multiple trades and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with construction management software tools such as Bluebeam and Procore.
- Ability to support project scheduling, including tracking milestones and updating activities as directed by the Project Manager.
- Strong organizational skills for managing documentation, logs, and project records.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management or a related field of Engineering is preferred.
- Progressive experience within a skilled trade is acceptable in place of a degree, demonstrating a strong understanding of construction practices.
- Experience on data center projects or other highly technical and complex construction projects is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with change order processes, including scope identification and documentation.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications and support constructability reviews.
- Interest in developing long-term expertise in complex, technical construction projects.
Work Environment
This role is based onsite at active construction projects in the greater Tri Cities area, with primary work around Boardman, Oregon, approximately 50 minutes from Tri Cities. The position operates in a field construction environment, involving regular presence on job sites, coordination with trades, and use of construction management technologies such as Bluebeam and Procore. The work involves exposure to typical construction site conditions, including varying weather, noise, and physical activity, and requires adherence to all site safety protocols and procedures.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hermiston, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/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 position based out of Hermiston, OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hermiston,OR. About Actalent

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