Project Engineer
W3Global
Charlotte, NCFresher5h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Project managementExcel
- Work
- On-site in Charlotte
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Project management74%Excel26%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
A driven Project Engineer is sought for an established, heavy self-perform industrial and commercial contractor in the South Charlotte / Matthews, NC area. This role is designed for an early-career construction professional with exposure to self-performing mechanical or industrial work, offering a clear path into full-scale Construction Project Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Execution & Field Support: Partner directly with Project Managers and Field Superintendents to plan, coordinate, and track self-performed mechanical and industrial construction scopes from mobilization through turnover.
- Submittals & Technical Documentation: Manage and review technical submittals, Material Test Reports (MTRs), piping/equipment specifications, shop drawings, and vendor data packages.
- RFIs & Change Management: Draft, track, and resolve Requests for Information (RFIs), field design clarifications, and scope changes.
- Estimating & Procurement: Assist Project Managers with quantity takeoffs, material buyout, vendor quotes, and cost tracking for mechanical equipment, piping, and structural materials.
- Schedule & Labor Tracking: Support daily and weekly coordination of in-house craft labor, tracking field production, material deliveries, and project milestones.
Qualifications
- Self-Perform Mechanical Background (Required): Prior project engineering, field engineering, or internship/co-op experience working specifically for a self-performing mechanical, piping, or industrial contractor.
- Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent hands-on field and project coordination experience in industrial/commercial mechanical construction.
- Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of mechanical construction blueprints, specifications, submittals, RFIs, estimating workflows, and Microsoft Excel / construction management software.
- Growth Mindset: Seeking a long-term career path advancing from Project Engineer into an Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager role.