Project Engineer - Construction

First Quality • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is seeking a Project Engineer - Construction for their First Quality Home Care Products, LLC company located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be responsible for managing small capital and continuous improvement (CI) projects within the manufacturing facility. The role provides hands-on oversight of contractors and vendors, ensures safety and permit compliance, and supports larger engineering initiatives. This position serves as a visible engineering presence on the plant floor, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or related Engineering field preferred OR equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, plant engineering, facilities, or construction-related role
• Strong understanding of plant safety procedures and contractor compliance
• Ability to manage multiple small projects simultaneously
• Experience with work permit systems and safety documentation
• Basic knowledge of equipment specification and project scoping
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Budget awareness and cost control experience
• Comfortable working extensively on the manufacturing floor

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing contractors or vendors preferred
• Construction background beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• Onboard and manage vendors and contractors, ensuring required safety training and plant qualifications are completed
• Ensure work permits and safety documentation are in place prior to project execution
• Provide on-site contractor oversight to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance expectations
• Manage and execute small capital and CI projects (up to approximately $25,000)
• Support facility upgrades, including fire protection and warehouse/blending area improvements
• Assist senior engineering staff with larger capital projects to balance workload
• Develop basic equipment specifications and project scopes
• Coordinate project schedules, materials, and contractor activities
• Monitor project costs to ensure adherence to budget
• Act as liaison between Engineering, Facilities, Operations, and external vendors

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

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