Location: Richland, WA Pay Rate: $60/hr Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Work Type: On-site
Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Project Engineer with strong industrial and mechanical experience to support capital projects within a manufacturing environment. This role operates in an owner's representative capacity, with active involvement in both design and project execution across the full lifecycle, from pre-FEED through commissioning and startup.
The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical depth and project leadership, with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced EPCm environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support projects across the full lifecycle, including pre-FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning
Actively contribute to mechanical design and engineering for industrial facilities
Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls
Ensure alignment with Stage-Gate / Front-End Loading (FEL) processes and identify gaps in engineering deliverables
Apply and ensure compliance with industry codes and standards including ASME, ASME B31.3, ASHRAE, building and fire codes
Integrate competing priorities to ensure smooth project planning and execution
Collaborate with project controls and support functions on mid to large TIC capital projects ($1M-$400M)
Develop a clear understanding of contracts and subcontracts to support execution
Serve as a company representative with clients and subcontractors during project execution
Support scope management, including negotiating changes and managing change orders
Assist in developing and maintaining project baselines (cost, schedule, scope)
Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective action plans
Lead weekly project status meetings and track key milestones
Ensure adherence to safety, quality, cost, and productivity standards
Support business development efforts and help secure additional work
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
8+ years of experience in mechanical or industrial project engineering
Experience supporting capital projects in manufacturing or industrial environments
Strong background in MEP systems, including HVAC, hydronics, process piping, exhaust, and plumbing
Proven ability to manage projects while remaining hands-on technically
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Broad technical and business understanding of project execution
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Experience in EPCm or owner's representative roles
Experience supporting large-scale capital programs
Why This Role
This is a high-impact role supporting large-scale industrial capital projects, offering exposure across the full project lifecycle and the opportunity to influence both technical design and project outcomes.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Richland, WA
Skills
Building Codesunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Change Order Managementunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Construction Engineeringunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
Facilities Engineeringunmatched
Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)unmatched
Front-End Loading (FEL)unmatched
HVACunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)unmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Pipingunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Controlunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Startupunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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