Project Engineer

Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company. 

For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings.  We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Project Engineer willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field.

A Project Engineer plays a crucial role in the successful execution of our construction projects. They act as the bridge between the field team, the field installation, and the project management team, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to project specifications and tracking. Their responsibilities are diverse and demand strong organizational, technical, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track quantities of materials and work completed daily/weekly for cost reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor progress and verify installed work against project plans.
• Assist in tracking manpower on-site and report workforce data to the PM.
• Conduct regular site walks to validate production rates and identify potential issues.

• Maintain and update daily reports, including site activities, progress, and weather conditions.
• Collect and organize subcontractor daily reports for review by the PM.
• Track and log RFIs (Requests for Information), ensuring timely responses.
• Assist in maintaining as-built drawings and updating project documentation.
• Support the PM in subcontractor and supplier coordination.

• Communicate quantity tracking updates to the PM and assist in forecasting.
• Participate in site meetings and take meeting minutes as needed.
• Interface with field teams to ensure accurate documentation of work completed.
• Track changes in work scope and assist in change order documentation.

• Support quantity takeoffs for progress billing and pay applications.
• Help maintain project budgets by monitoring material deliveries and usage.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with project safety requirements.

• Help document quality control measures, including inspections and punch list tracking.
• Report field issues and deficiencies to the PM for resolution.

• Help coordinate material deliveries and verify received quantities.
• Support closeout activities, including compiling turnover documentation.
• Assist with miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed by the PM

What you will need to succeed…

• Strong multi-tasking skills and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written form.
• The ability to interact professionally and effectively with managers and co-workers.
• Be a team player, problem solver and able to think on your feet.
• Conveys a sense of urgency and projects a positive, proactive desire to support a broad range of initiatives.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office required with an emphasis on MS Excel.

 Preferred experience…

• High school diploma or equivalent required. AS or BS degree in Construction Management or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience required.
• Experience reading blueprints/schematics and strong math skills are required.

What you’ll love about us…

MKD employees are the company’s greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all of the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

• On the job training with fully accredited training programs
• Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

The base pay range for this position is $30.00 to $40.00 per hour. Please note that the compensation range reflects the base pay only and does not include benefits or bonuses this role may be eligible to receive. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by bona fide factors such as geographic work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $30 - $40