Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Tarrytown, NY | Mechanical Construction | Campus Expansion Project

Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Build the Skills That Drive Complex Construction Projects Forward

We're seeking a driven Project Engineer to support a large‑scale mechanical construction project focused on piping and equipment installation within a major campus expansion. This role is ideal for a hands‑on professional who wants broad exposure to project execution-from estimating and procurement to field coordination and cost control. If you're highly organized, technically curious, and eager to develop into a well‑rounded construction professional, this position offers meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, and clear growth potential.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager and project team with documentation, cost control, scheduling, and coordination across both office and field operations. This role plays a critical part in keeping work organized, costs tracked, materials flowing, and field activities aligned with project plans.

You will work closely with foremen, vendors, designers, and subcontractors while gaining hands‑on experience in piping systems, equipment installation, BIM coordination, and construction project management.

Key Responsibilities

Project Controls & Documentation

• Support the Project Manager and project team with daily project documentation, tracking, and coordination
• Manage submittals from preparation through approval, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications
• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs to support timely issue resolution
• Maintain accurate logs for submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project correspondence

Cost Control & Procurement

• Perform detailed material takeoffs to support estimating, purchasing, and cost tracking
• Prepare, submit, and track change orders, ensuring scope, pricing, and approvals are properly documented
• Track time‑and‑material tickets to support billing and job cost control
• Obtain vendor quotes, prepare material purchase orders, and track deliveries
• Maintain material and cost logs to support job cost accounting and forecasting
• Assist with owner billings and support project accounting activities

Scheduling & Field Coordination

• Support project scheduling efforts and help maintain schedule updates as work progresses
• Coordinate daily and weekly work activities with foremen to align field execution with project plans
• Monitor project progress and assist in identifying actions needed to maintain schedule and productivity
• Attend job meetings, capture action items, and follow up on commitments

Technical & BIM Support

• Review drawings using AutoCAD and Bluebeam to support coordination and constructability
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings to support clash detection and piping/equipment coordination
• Collaborate with field teams to resolve constructability and sequencing issues

Required Experience & Skills

• 1-5 years of experience as a Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or similar role in construction
• Experience supporting mechanical construction projects involving piping and equipment installation
• Proficiency with Procore for project management and document control
• Strong working knowledge of Bluebeam for drawing review and markups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for reviewing and coordinating drawings
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tarrytown, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/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 Tarrytown,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.