Industrial Project Engineer

Invictus Strategy & Solutions•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Invictus is seeking a Project Engineer to support the turnkey design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and turnover of a 42,000-ton central chiller plant in Central Texas. This role works closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, design partners, vendors, and field teams to coordinate execution under a single point of responsibility delivery model. The Project Engineer plays a critical coordination role across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. This individual will ensure alignment between design intent, field installation, equipment delivery, and performance requirements while supporting cost, schedule, safety, and quality objectives. This is a full time W2 position based in Houston, Texas, with regular on-site engagement in Central Texas and limited travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline
Two - seven or more years of experience supporting design build or turnkey mechanical infrastructure projects
Experience with central chiller plants, chilled water systems, or large HVAC infrastructure
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Understanding of design build workflows, procurement sequencing, and construction coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, or MS Project
Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting district cooling, data centers, campuses, or utility scale plants
Familiarity with commissioning processes and performance-based acceptance criteria
Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, Texas codes, and industry best practices
EIT certification or progress toward Professional Engineer licensure

Responsibilities

Support execution of the project from concept design through final acceptance
Coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and owner interfaces
Maintain alignment between design intent, vendor requirements, and field installation activities
Track scope, schedule, and deliverables under a fixed scope or GMP turnkey contract
Assist with coordination of design development and issued for construction documents
Review mechanical, electrical, structural, and controls drawings for constructability and integration
Support RFI generation, tracking, and resolution across disciplines
Participate in design reviews and value engineering efforts to optimize cost, schedule, and performance
Assist with equipment sizing validation and system integration reviews
Support procurement of long lead equipment including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, piping systems, electrical gear, and building automation systems
Track fabrication, factory testing, shipping, and delivery milestones
Coordinate vendor installation requirements, field support, and startup services
Review vendor submittals and technical data for compliance with contract documents
Support coordination between mechanical, electrical, controls, and civil trades
Assist with installation sequencing to maintain schedule and reduce rework
Participate in site walks, inspections, and quality control checks
Support safety planning and compliance in accordance with OSHA and site-specific requirements
Support pre functional and functional testing of chilled water systems
Coordinate with commissioning agents and vendors during startup and performance testing
Assist with integrated systems testing to verify plant capacity, redundancy, and efficiency
Support resolution of deficiencies identified during commissioning
Assist with development of turnover packages including as built drawings, O and M manuals, training materials, and warranties
Support owner training and transition to operations
Assist with final acceptance and contract closeout documentation