Project Engineer - Industrial Projects

Position Summary

The Project Engineer (PE) position at Murray Company is a key entry point into construction project management and plays a critical role in the success of each project. As an experienced Project Engineer, you will work alongside top‑tier project managers and field leaders within our Industrial division, supporting specialty projects in mechanical and piping for markets such as aviation, water & wastewater treatment, and power plants.

This role provides business and administrative support to facilitate the planning and coordination of activities of the assigned project to ensure that project goals and objectives are achieved within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Cypress, CA with anticipated travel in and around the greater Southern California metropolitan areas.

• Assist Project Manager in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, and arranging for assignment of project personnel.
• Assist in the coordination of project personnel activities to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• May advise Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties. Assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
• Compose and/or edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required.
• Oversee and/or process day‑to‑day administrative items per supervisor’s authorization.
• Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis per supervisor’s request. Such items would usually require research, development and/or interpretation of data and be performed with little instruction or supervision.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering or similar area of study, and/or previous direct field and craft experience.
• 3+ years of progressive project engineering experience at a mechanical contractor.
• Proficiency in various construction software and enterprise tools (Excel, MS Project, Procore, etc.).

• Previous construction experience on industrial piping projects (water/wastewater treatment, jet fuel, power plants, oil & gas, etc.). Experience working on aviation fueling projects a significant plus.
• Hands‑on experience working directly with union field / craft / trades.
• Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks and/or Autodesk (ACC) Build.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have sufficient to read printed and digital documents.
• Must be able to climb ladders, access and egress trenches and/or attic spaces and/or confined spaces.
• Requires hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments.
• Must be able to recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.

$90,000.00 - $ per year

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company‑paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.