Service Project Engineer

ACCO Engineered Systems • Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Business Unit Leader and the daily guidance of an assigned Project Manager, the Service Project Engineer coordinates technical activities for multimillion-dollar commercial MEP projects. The role is a key communication link among internal disciplines, external customers, and vendors. In the design-build construction process, the engineer develops skills across estimating, scheduling, and design while supporting cross-functional coordination.

The position is non-exempt, with work hours beginning and ending between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, including a one-hour lunch break and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day are required; occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs. Travel to other office locations is required 0–15% of the time. The role has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of industry experience or a combination of experience and education.
• High integrity, business ethics, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proven interpersonal relationship-building skills and positive customer-service interactions.
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills, including the ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to travel 0–15% of the time to other office locations.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds; close vision and ability to adjust focus; prolonged sitting; frequent reaching with hands and arms; and occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Nice To Haves

• Educational concentration in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in liaising with accounting, purchasing, engineering, construction, fabrication shops, and legal.
• Partner with Purchasing to manage scope, pricing, submittals, and delivery timelines for purchased items.
• Coordinate installation procedures among Engineering, Construction, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee onsite job progress and use design expertise to resolve operational and installation challenges in real time.
• Direct daily administrative workflows, including Document Control, RFIs, daily logs, POs, MOPs, submittals, and procurement logs, as directed by the Project Manager.
• Coordinate personnel activities, plan workflows, and track labor, materials, and deliveries to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Identify and escalate potential project risks and collaborate with the Project Manager on solutions through resolution.
• Build relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and field personnel; lead OAC, kickoff, and foreman meetings; and manage subcontractors to ensure project standards are met.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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