Project Engineer Mechanical Construction

Airco Service Company•Troy, IL

13d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Airco MEP is a leading commercial mechanical contractor based in Troy, Illinois, serving customers across the Metro East and Greater St. Louis market. We support complex mechanical construction projects with a focus on safety, quality, responsiveness, and accountability. We operate with a hands-on team approach and are looking for people who are willing to learn, take ownership, and support projects from planning through closeout. We are hiring a Project Engineer – Mechanical Construction to support our Project Managers across active commercial mechanical projects. This is an early-career role for someone who is hungry, detail-oriented, coachable, and interested in growing into a Project Manager and/or Estimator over time. The ideal candidate will typically have 2–5 years of experience supporting construction projects, preferably in mechanical construction. We will also consider entry-level candidates with a relevant four-year degree, such as Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, if they have strong internship, co-op, field, or project exposure.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience supporting construction projects, preferably in mechanical construction, HVAC, plumbing, piping, or commercial construction
Or a relevant four-year degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field with internship, co-op, field, or project experience
Comfortable around jobsites and able to communicate professionally with field teams
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
High attention to detail, strong follow-through, and the ability to stay organized across multiple priorities
Ability to manage a mixed workload, including submittals, purchasing, permits, job walks, documentation, and project support
Coachable, adaptable, team-oriented, and willing to learn how Airco MEP runs work
Interest in long-term growth into Project Management and/or Estimating

Nice To Haves

Bluebeam experience
Microsoft Project experience or coursework
OSHA coursework or certifications, such as OSHA-10 or OSHA-30
AutoCAD familiarity, especially for piping, plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical coordination
Mechanical construction background through internships, field exposure, trade experience, or related coursework
Existing familiarity with the Metro East / Greater St. Louis construction market

Responsibilities

Manage and track submittals, product data, RFIs, closeout documents, and project logs
Assist with takeoffs, quantities, job costing, and estimating support as needed
Support purchasing, including material ordering, lead times, delivery coordination, and vendor follow-up
Help build and maintain project documentation, files, turnover packages, and closeout materials
Support job planning and scheduling; Microsoft Project exposure is a plus
Assist with permits, utility locates, and related project documentation as needed
Create and maintain safety documentation, including safety plans, crane plans, and compliance records
Attend job walks when needed, take photos, capture detailed notes, and verify field conditions
Measure and verify field conditions to support mechanical, piping, plumbing, and HVAC coordination
Use tools such as Bluebeam; AutoCAD familiarity is a plus for mechanical coordination work
Communicate professionally with project managers, field leaders, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and customers