Project Engineer

Syner-G • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

Syner-G is seeking a Project Engineer to support the technical planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects involving facilities, infrastructure, and construction. The role provides engineering support, field coordination, technical documentation management, and problem-solving to help ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently in alignment with program objectives. The Project Engineer works with project managers, construction teams, design engineers, procurement, operations, and client stakeholders on design reviews, technical evaluations, field activities, and project controls.

This posting is intended to build a talent pipeline for future client engagements. Travel to client sites may be required depending on project demands and client expectations. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1–3 years of experience supporting capital projects, construction projects, facility upgrades, or engineering design efforts. The role may involve office work and project-site activities. Syner-G offers a competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, benefits, flexible paid time off, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, remote work options for most positions, and career development and recognition opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, industrial, or related discipline).
• 1–3 years of experience supporting capital projects, construction projects, facility upgrades, or engineering design efforts.
• Familiarity with engineering design processes, construction coordination, technical documentation, and field engineering activities.
• Experience collaborating with design engineers, construction teams, procurement, operations, and safety personnel.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with engineering and project management tools, CAD viewers, and standard office software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support field issue resolution.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including regularly using a computer keyboard and mouse, reaching with hands and arms, talking and listening; frequently walking and sitting and lifting or carrying objects up to 25 pounds; and occasionally standing, stooping, or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification or progress toward licensure.
• Experience in regulated or complex environments such as biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or advanced manufacturing.
• Exposure to project phases such as design development, procurement, construction, commissioning, or turnover.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and technical activities across capital projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements, design intent, and construction execution plans.
• Assist with reviewing design drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support field engineering activities, including site walks, construction coordination, equipment verification, and issue resolution.
• Help maintain project schedules by tracking engineering deliverables, construction progress, and technical dependencies.
• Assist with project controls activities such as cost tracking, quantity verification, procurement coordination, and change documentation.
• Coordinate with design firms, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to resolve technical questions and issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare engineering logs, meeting minutes, action items, and technical reports.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities, including punch list development, equipment testing coordination, and documentation review.
• Assist with risk identification, issue tracking, and mitigation planning.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and internal procedures.
• Support development of project documentation, including work plans, technical summaries, and engineering packages.
• Provide general engineering and project support to project managers and senior engineers.

Benefits

• Market-competitive base salary and annual incentive plan.
• Robust benefit offerings.
• Generous flexible paid time off program.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.”
• Ongoing recognition and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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