Entry-level Project Engineer

Project Engineer (0-3 Years Experience)

Are you a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional looking for more than a typical Project Engineer role? Join a rapidly growing industrial construction and engineering team where you'll gain direct exposure to clients, hands-on project experience, and a clear path toward Project Management.

This position supports large-scale projects across aviation, logistics, distribution, postal, and food & beverage facilities. You'll work on conveyor systems, structural steel installations, automated material handling systems, and complex industrial infrastructure that keeps major facilities operating efficiently.

Responsibilities

+ Support project planning, coordination, and execution from kickoff through completion

+ Work directly with clients, owners, vendors, and internal project teams

+ Track project schedules, budgets, action items, and deliverables

+ Coordinate between office and field personnel to ensure project success

+ Assist with submittals, RFIs, reports, logs, and project documentation

+ Support technical problem-solving on industrial and material handling systems

+ Travel to project sites as needed to support project teams

+ Develop the skills needed to eventually lead projects independently

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

+ Open to recent graduates

+ 0-3 years of engineering, construction, project coordination, or related experience

+ Recent graduates & entry level candidates encouraged to apply!

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

+ Bluebeam experience preferred

+ AutoCAD experience is a plus

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

+ Direct interaction with project owners and end users

+ Fast-track development into Project Management

+ Exposure to multiple industries and project types

+ Mentorship and technical training provided

Work Environment & Benefits

+ Casual, team-oriented culture

+ Hybrid flexibility with 1 remote day per week once fully up to speed in the role

+ 401(k) with company match

+ Profit sharing

+ Competitive PTO package

+ Performance-based compensation growth

+ Strong long-term career advancement opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

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