Assistant Project Engineer

POSITION: ASSISTANT PROJECT ENGINEER

REPORTS TO: PROJECT MANAGER

DATE: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Northeast Earth Mechanics is seeking an Assistant Project Engineer to work with project management in the estimating and construction of civil and other various projects. This position will be involved in all aspects of construction, from estimating support through to project completion. Will work to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, meet contract requirements and done with the highest levels of safety and quality.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for soliciting bids from subcontractors and vendors. Evaluate scope and pricing, make recommendations to project management, and prepare subcontracts and purchase orders for review by project management.
• Ability to assist with the creation and updating of project schedules.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to receive submittals timely, and accurately, in accordance with the project schedule and requirements. Process and log submittals.
• Assist project management to ensure materials are delivered timely to project site. Includes tracking fabrication and delivery of major equipment and materials with vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist project management with management of subcontractors. This may include coordinating directly with subcontractors to make sure they are aware of the project schedule and will adequately support the project needs relative to the schedule.
• Complete initial review of submittals, operation and maintenance manuals of equipment being installed for conformance with the Contract Documents and develop a general understanding of equipment installation.
• Assist Site Supervision with the layout of piping runs and equipment in accordance with Contract Documents to ensure neat and uniform installations.
• Work with project management/estimating to thoroughly review and understand project scope and budget before commencing work.
• Work with project management to turn project estimate into project budget. Labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs are to be coded accurately to the appropriate job and cost code.
• Work with project management to develop and communicate Requests for Information (RFIs) to Engineer/Owner.
• Work with project management to understand Contract Documents and notify Engineer/Owner of change orders. Also work with project management to develop change order pricing.
• Assist in developing estimates for new projects.
• Work with field personnel and project management to keep drawings up to date with addenda, RFIs, change orders and any field changes for the purposes of accurate installation and record drawings.
• Willing and able to work in the field at times to assist work crews as needed to support the project during construction.

Core Competencies

• Highly motivated, results oriented, driven.
• Proficient at problem solving. Work different angles to solve problems.
• Good planning and organizational skills, with the ability to properly prioritize work.
• Good listening skills with the ability to receive multiple directions at one time.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.
• Team player. Ability to work with teams and be a part of the decision-making process in a team environment.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction industry.
• College degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other construction related degree preferred but not required depending on experience.
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office Products (Word and Excel) as well as other construction-based software and applications.

Position Type

• This is a full-time, hourly position.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles, on an active construction site.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and bend, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, balance and stoop, reach on a regular basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northeast Earth Mechanics is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We

provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard

to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. As a Federal

Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA.

Pay: $29.80 - $38.46 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person