Traveling Construction Project Engineer (Mechanical)

YK Solutions • Farmington Hills, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Construction Project Engineer supports Project Managers on large-scale mechanical construction projects across multiple states. The role requires 75–100% travel for extended periods, from weeks to months, with work on-site across the Midwest and East Coast. Initial project training takes place at the Farmington Hills, Michigan office, with future assignments in Ohio and across the East Coast depending on active projects. The position is intended for early-career construction professionals seeking hands-on project experience and a long-term career path with a family-owned mechanical contractor working in industrial and automotive sectors and expanding into data centers, healthcare, commercial, and education.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of construction experience or relevant internships.
• Field internship or project engineering experience supporting Project Managers on large-scale HVAC mechanical installation projects or construction projects.
• Degree, or degree in progress, in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel 75–100% for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical construction exposure through internship or field experience.
• 2+ years of construction experience.
• Internship experience with a General Contractor or Mechanical Contractor.
• Experience with Procore and/or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers on large-scale mechanical construction projects.
• Prepare and track submittals and RFIs.
• Maintain project documentation, logs, and reporting.
• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and project tracking.
• Help manage communication between field teams and office staff.
• Use Procore and/or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Support project compliance and documentation requirements.

Benefits

• $150 daily stipend while traveling to cover expenses.
• Gas card and/or mileage reimbursement.
• $1,000 per month healthcare stipend.
• Two weeks of PTO, plus five sick days.
• Paid company shutdowns during the Winter Holidays and Labor Day Weekend.

What This Job Offers

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