Construction Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Construction Engineer to assist our commercial construction operations and work closely with Project Managers to successfully deliver commercial construction projects on time and within budget. This role is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to grow their career in project management within a fast‑paced construction environment.

Location:

on‑site in Knoxville, Tennessee.

• Support Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects.
• Manage and maintain project documentation including plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and closeout materials.
• Assist with project scheduling, tracking progress, and coordinating activities across project teams.
• Support cost tracking, change orders, and project reporting.
• Review project plans and specifications to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with estimating, operations, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare project status updates and assist with ongoing project analysis.
• Complete site walks to support project coordination, verify scope alignment, and identify field‑level considerations during the full project lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and overall team success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting construction projects in a project engineering or project management role.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with scheduling software is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Maintain a drug‑free workplace.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Work 10‑hour days and overtime when necessary.
• On‑call availability.
• Work in extremes of heat, cold, and bad weather, indoors and outdoors.
• Stand and walk throughout the workday, and lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
• Work efficiently in confined spaces.
• Work reaching above shoulders, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending.

• Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans (non‑tobacco) at no cost.
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and voluntary long‑term disability.
• Vision, dental, and optional insurance coverage.
• Seven paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off (PTO) – start accruing hours on Day
  1.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Additional benefits available.

Comfort Systems USA Shoffner is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.