Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Wheatfield, IN

Salary: $160,000–$200,000 + Bonus + $178/per diem

About the Company

We are a company that builds, installs, and maintains large‑scale industrial equipment and infrastructure for power, chemical, and heavy industrial facilities.

About the Role

A Project Engineer in this environment supports large, complex industrial construction projects by coordinating planning, cost tracking, scheduling, and field execution activities. You’ll work closely with a Senior Project Manager and cross‑functional teams to keep information flowing, maintain project alignment, and ensure work progresses safely, accurately, and according to scope and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support estimating and budgeting efforts, preparing cost analyses and monitoring expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assist with project planning, including scope development, timelines, resource coordination, and subcontractor alignment.

• Help maintain detailed project schedules, track milestones, and identify potential risks or delays.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field operations teams to ensure project objectives remain on track.

• Support quality assurance efforts and help resolve construction or design‑related issues.

• Participate in risk identification, mitigation planning, and change management activities.

• Interface with clients and stakeholders, providing updates and supporting issue resolution.

• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, cost reports, progress summaries, and contract compliance records.

• Assist with contract administration, tracking terms, deliverables, and potential variations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent work experience

• 6+ years of experience in estimating, project coordination, or construction management.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret budgets, cost reports, and project data.

• Knowledge of industrial construction practices, regulations, and safety standards.

Required Skills

• Experience supporting industrial construction projects, preferably in power, heavy mechanical, or process‑related environments.

• Strong capability in scheduling, cost tracking, and project documentation.

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders in a fast‑paced project setting.

• Skilled in problem‑solving and maintaining alignment between field execution and project objectives.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive compensation + Bonus + Per Diem

• Full benefits package

• Opportunities for advancement within a large industrial organization

• High‑impact role supporting major industrial construction projects

• A culture focused on professionalism, collaboration, and long‑term growth

If interested, please apply or send your updated resume to [email protected] .