Project Engineer - Traylor Industrial

Traylor Bros. Inc.•Atlanta, GA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Traylor Industrial is seeking a Project Engineer to work at an assigned project site, providing engineering support to project leadership and the project team. The role provides guidance across one or more construction disciplines and supports overall project execution. The Project Engineer coordinates with clients, engineers, subcontractors, superintendents, and field operations to define and communicate work packages, monitor engineering and vendor information, procure materials, resolve field issues, and support construction activities. The position also supports project planning, document and change management, progress tracking, cost estimating, invoicing verification, safety implementation, and project closeout. The Project Engineer helps ensure that project records and turnover materials—including as-built and redline drawings—are accurate and complete. The role is based at the project site, requires relocation to the project area, and may involve additional travel for training and meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Effective listening skills and negotiation skills.
Attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with clients.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to access all points of a construction site in varied climates and environments.
Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in the field.
Self-motivation and strong multitasking abilities.
Ability to relocate to the project area.
Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift; occasionally stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb; and frequently lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

Interact with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, and costs.
Work with superintendents to define, assemble, and communicate steel, mechanical, and piping work packages to the project team.
Monitor engineering and vendor information; define work package scopes; perform material takeoffs; procure materials; and troubleshoot discipline-specific questions or concerns from field operations teams.
Generate field material requests.
Apply commonly used piping and mechanical engineering concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the construction industry.
Review project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
Review and analyze project documents, including piping and instrumentation diagrams, isometric drawings, mechanical schematics, and material and equipment specifications.
Manage requests for information (RFIs), including specification review, visual examination, client submittal, and change-order creation as necessary.
Conduct walkdowns to report work-package progress and enter progress into the field progress management system.
Assist with project turnover alongside the construction team and client, providing required documentation, including as-built and redline drawings.
Participate in project team meetings and contribute engineering input to project-related decisions.
Prepare cost estimates for change-order submission and client negotiation.
Generate status reports for management, clients, and others.
Verify earned progress against invoice requests.
Understand Traylor's contract and subcontractor contracts.
Maintain accurate field engineering records.
Assist with implementation of the Project Specific HSE Plan in accordance with the engineering discipline.
Review drawings, submittals, specifications, RFIs, and document control materials.
Set up and issue change-management documentation and pricing.
Coordinate inspection duties and assist with construction execution.
Coordinate field details and site inspections, and communicate with subcontractors.
Identify and resolve field technical issues.
Maintain as-built (redline) drawings.
Assemble hydro packages with superintendent support.
Perform material and man-hour takeoffs for work packages.
Perform quantity reconciliations.
Track completion of hydro tests.