Construction Engineer

Mach Industries • Huntington Beach, CA

3d • $180,000 - $195,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Mach Industries is seeking a technically capable Construction Engineer to support planning, design, coordination, and execution of construction and infrastructure projects across its facilities. Projects include capital improvements, facility expansions, tenant improvements, utility infrastructure, and specialized manufacturing environments. The role works with internal engineering teams, architects, consultants, contractors, and facilities personnel to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in line with operational requirements.

The Construction Engineer manages project deliverables and assignments from initial planning through project closeout, working in both office and field environments. The position supports commercial, industrial, manufacturing, research, testing, and office facilities, and contributes to the physical infrastructure needed as Mach scales. It is a full-time, primarily onsite role based in Huntington Beach, California, with travel of up to 20% to other Mach facilities. Standard business hours apply, with flexibility for occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended hours to support construction schedules and operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in construction engineering, project engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or technically complex construction projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD to review, interpret, modify, and develop construction drawings, facility layouts, and infrastructure plans.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and design professionals.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, and project controls.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, field coordination, and quality control practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, and construction safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with construction management and document review software such as Bluebeam, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across technical and nontechnical teams.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to support projects at other Mach facilities, including day trips or overnight stays.
• Availability for occasional off-hours, early morning, evening, weekend, or extended-hours work to support construction activities, utility shutdowns, equipment installations, project milestones, and operational needs.
• Ability to work in office and active construction environments; walk sites, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate uneven surfaces.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform field inspections for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to safely access industrial facilities, equipment areas, and active construction zones.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive export-controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for a general contractor, engineering firm, industrial owner, or construction management organization.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, research and development, or industrial facilities.
• Experience with facility infrastructure projects involving electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, process piping, and specialized utility systems.
• Familiarity with equipment installation, manufacturing facility modifications, and industrial construction.
• Experience supporting projects in occupied or operational manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with California building codes, permitting processes, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Experience with Revit, BIM, or other advanced design and drafting software.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling platforms.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience supporting capital projects from conceptual design through commissioning and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, procurement, and execution of construction and infrastructure projects across Mach facilities.
• Assist with projects from concept and feasibility through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinate construction activities with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, proposals, estimates, scopes of work, and technical documentation for accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Identify design conflicts, constructability concerns, and field coordination issues before they affect execution or schedules.
• Conduct field inspections to monitor progress, workmanship, quality, and adherence to approved documents.
• Support project scheduling, milestone tracking, budget development, cost estimates, procurement, bidding, and contractor selection.
• Track expenditures, commitments, change orders, budget forecasts, contractor payment applications, and project status; recommend corrective actions for potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Coordinate contractor onboarding, site access, work planning, construction logistics, and project coordination meetings.
• Monitor contractor performance regarding safety, quality, schedule, cost, scope, and specifications; help resolve field conflicts and technical questions.
• Coordinate work to minimize disruption to manufacturing and business operations.
• Support development and expansion of manufacturing, testing, research, and office facilities.
• Evaluate infrastructure capacity and coordinate utility installations and modifications for manufacturing equipment and operational capabilities.
• Support equipment installations, facility modifications, site investigations, field measurements, existing-condition assessments, facility assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with Facilities, EHS, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to align construction with operational needs and improve infrastructure reliability, maintainability, and scalability.
• Promote construction safety and coordinate with EHS on safety requirements, contractor orientations, job hazard analyses, and preconstruction planning.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, site safety requirements, building and fire codes, and construction standards; support permitting, inspections, and coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Identify and escalate unsafe conditions, construction deficiencies, and quality concerns; participate in inspections, testing, and quality assurance.
• Maintain project records, including drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, meeting minutes, reports, as-builts, and closeout documents.
• Develop and maintain project trackers, reports, documentation systems, standardized procedures, templates, project management tools, infrastructure standards, and construction best practices.
• Document lessons learned and recommend improvements to project delivery processes.
• Perform additional construction, facilities, and infrastructure-related duties as operational needs require.

Benefits

• Healthcare and health insurance plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid time off
• Performance-based incentives and bonus structure
• Stock options or equity participation
• Professional development funding for continuing education, training, and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level