Mechanical Project Engineer

Kokosing Industrial • Middletown, OH

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About The Position

The Mechanical Project Engineer supports a team implementing piping and mechanical systems for large-scale industrial construction projects. The role contributes to mission-critical projects from pre-construction through final acceptance and successful completion. The engineer is directly responsible for project safety and quality, budget, schedule and job controls, vendor management, submittals, and procedures.

The position manages project engineering activities and related personnel functions, including procurement planning, design reviews, project controls, and work assignments. It ensures engineering work complies with company and contract requirements and supports the overall construction schedule. The engineer coordinates vendor quoting and material delivery, reviews engineering plans and vendor submittals, monitors crew productivity, and conducts field walks and spot checks. The role also coordinates with internal departments and staff on budgeting, staffing, employee discipline, training and development, scheduling, and related matters.

McGraw Kokosing is an MEP and industrial maintenance contractor serving industries including steel, power, oil and gas, data centers, and food and beverage. Its services include off-site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, equipment setting, planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects. The company emphasizes safety and quality and offers preconstruction services such as risk assessments, budget validation, and 3D modeling.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar construction Project Engineer role.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and consistently apply safety laws and company policies and standards.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Ability to build trust and achieve results with clients and company team members.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret work specifications and scopes.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Strong work ethic and ability to complete tasks as part of a team with a high-quality standard.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities, including procurement planning, design review, project controls, and work assignments.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the overall construction schedule.
• Prepare documents to obtain vendor quotes for materials, equipment, and other specialty items.
• Track material deliveries.
• Coordinate with departments, divisions, and internal staff on budgeting, staffing, employee discipline, training and development, scheduling, and other activities requiring discretion and judgment.
• Review engineering plans and vendor submittals.
• Monitor crew assignments to ensure productivity goals are met.
• Conduct field walks and spot checks of work being performed.
• Ensure compliance with county, state, and OSHA policies and regulations.
• Take direct responsibility for project safety and quality, budget, schedule and job controls, vendor management, submittals, and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive incentives for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

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