Project Engineer

Actalent • Cedar Rapids, IA • 5h ago

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking entry-level project engineers to join our team and support the project manager on-site. This role involves managing materials on-site and creating spreadsheets as needed. You will play a critical role in document control and workflow, tracking materials, and assisting with schedules and cost tracking.

Responsibilities

Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders, ensuring timely updates and responses.

Track deliveries, verify quantities, and coordinate material storage, updating procurement logs.

Assist in updating look-ahead schedules and daily reports, aligning timelines with subcontractors.

Support budget updates, invoice reviews, and monitor labor hours and productivity metrics.

Conduct site walks to verify installation progress and support punch list creation and closeout documentation.

Follow up on quotes, lead times, and compliance paperwork from vendors/subcontractors, and assist in drafting scopes of work and purchase orders.

Essential Skills

Ability to read technical drawings and schematics, including mechanical plans, piping layouts, and HVAC schematics.

Proficiency in construction management software such as Prolog and Primavera.

Basic understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and piping.

Strong time management and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

A construction background , preferably with experience in mechanical systems, is beneficial but not required.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite opportunity with potential for significant overtime. The projects are time-sensitive, and the aim is to get the work completed promptly. Project engineers will assist project managers and gain valuable experience on large-scale projects. There will be training opportunities in Oregon and support from executives and senior project managers on-site. The role starts as an 18-month contract with the potential for permanent hire, including benefits such as per diem if projects are not local.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.86/hr.

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 Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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