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Project Engineer

Minimum Experience: 1–4 years
Travel: Yes
Job Type: Full Time

Company Overview

Established industrial contracting company and robotics integrator seeks a highly motivated, organized, and technically capable Project Engineer to join our team. The position will be based in the California Central Valley and will require travel primarily throughout the West Coast, with occasional travel throughout the U.S.

With over 30 years of experience, we have assembled a team of skilled professionals across multiple trades and disciplines. Our capabilities include industrial construction, millwright installation, piping, engineering design, electrical controls, automation, and robotics.

Our ability to provide multiple disciplines under one organization allows us to serve as a single point of contact for many of our customers. We are problem solvers who pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, anticipating customer needs, and delivering practical solutions.

We support projects ranging from minor service and emergency work to complex, multi-million-dollar industrial projects.

Brief Job Description

The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Foremen, Estimators, Engineers, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to support the successful execution of industrial construction and automation projects.

This position will be responsible for assisting with project planning, estimating, engineering coordination, procurement, scheduling, documentation, cost tracking, and field support. The Project Engineer will help ensure projects are properly planned and executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically minded, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities. This person should have a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and the ability to identify issues before they become problems.

The Project Engineer role is intended to provide an opportunity for continued professional development and advancement within RAM. Successful Project Engineers may progress into roles such as Project Manager, Construction Manager, Estimator, or Engineer , depending on their strengths and interests.

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Assist Project Managers and Construction Managers with planning and execution of industrial construction projects.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and assist with establishing project requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Review project scope, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Assist in identifying project requirements, risks, material needs, manpower requirements, and potential issues.
• Help develop and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, estimating, purchasing, shop fabrication, field personnel, and subcontractors.
• Track project progress and communicate issues that could affect schedule, cost, or quality.
• Assist with project closeout and completion documentation.

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Participate in bid walks and site visits.
• Assist with defining project scope and developing estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Obtain and review subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
• Participate in bid reviews and proposal preparation.
• Develop an understanding of project history, costs, and production requirements to improve future estimating accuracy.

Engineering & Technical Support

• Coordinate with RAM's engineering team on project design and technical requirements.
• Review drawings and identify potential constructability issues.
• Assist with 3D modeling, layouts, fabrication drawings, and field documentation as required.
• Support the development of piping, equipment, structural, and automation solutions.
• Assist with field measurements, 3D scanning, and verification of existing conditions.
• Work with engineering and field personnel to develop practical construction solutions.

Procurement & Logistics

• Assist with determining required materials, equipment, and tools.
• Prepare purchase requests and coordinate with purchasing and shop support.
• Track material and equipment orders to ensure they arrive when needed.
• Coordinate deliveries and logistics with the shop and field teams.
• Help maintain accurate project documentation related to purchasing and materials.

Project Financial & Administrative Support

• Assist with project cost tracking and budget management.
• Monitor committed and actual costs and…