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Project Engineer

CFS
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • $100,000–$125,000 Per Year
6 days ago
CFS

Job Description

Project Engineer – Mechanical Construction
Direct hire | Onsite | $100,000-125,000

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of complex mechanical construction projects. This Project Engineer role will work closely with Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients on HVAC, process piping, cleanroom, process exhaust, and specialty utility projects.

Ideal Project Engineer Candidate An early-career mechanical or construction professional who is technically strong, organized, and interested in growing into Project Management or technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities of Project Engineer:

  • Support Project Managers with project coordination, documentation, procurement, scheduling, and cost tracking.

  • Manage RFIs, submittals, change documentation, project logs, and drawing updates.

  • Review mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and vendor documentation.

  • Coordinate with field teams, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and general contractors.

  • Track equipment, materials, fabrication, long-lead items, and delivery schedules.

  • Support HVAC, process piping, cleanroom, process exhaust, and specialty utility projects.

  • Assist with commissioning, punch lists, closeout documentation, as-builts, and project turnover.


Qualifications of Project Engineer:

  • 2–5 years of mechanical construction, engineering, or project coordination experience preferred.

  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and P&IDs.

  • Experience with HVAC, process piping, cleanrooms, industrial utilities, or advanced manufacturing environments is a plus.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.


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Numbers & Facts

LocationSanta Clara, CA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$100,000–$125,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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Skills

  • Cleanroomunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Engineeringunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • HVACunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pipingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched

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