Project Engineer - HVAC Construction

Livermore (Livermore, CA)

Riddle Recruitment is partnering with a respected Bay Area mechanical contractor on a confidential search. This is a direct-hire, permanent, full-time position with our client — not contract or temp-to-hire. Company details will be shared once we connect.

• Location: Tri-Valley / East Bay, CA (on-site, with jobsite travel)
• Type: Full-time, hourly
• Pay: $30– $55per hour, based on experience

Our client is a well-established commercial mechanical contractor with a strong Northern California presence. They build HVAC, piping and plumbing systems for hospitals, labs, schools, public facilities and commercial buildings, on design-build, design-assist and plan-and-spec projects. They’re hiring a Project Engineer to support their Bay Area project teams.

• Help manage large, complex HVAC construction projects
• Help manage subcontractor scope and contract performance
• Track installation progress in the field
• Organize, file and track project coordination and correspondence
• Keep accurate records of submittals, schedules, schedule of values, billings, RFIs, change order requests and change orders
• Maintain start-up and close-out records, including O&M manuals and as-built packages

• Organized, timely and respectful, with the ability to manage short- and long-term tasks
• Ability to understand and follow company, project and contract requirements
• A strong work ethic and a practical, can-do approach to problem-solving
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• A strong, confident, professional presence
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel and Word, and willingness to learn company operational software
• Reliable transportation to jobsites across the Bay Area and Northern California

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related construction field
• Mechanical contracting experience
• Training in Bluebeam, Adobe editing or AutoCAD

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401(k)
• Employee ownership opportunity
• Life and long-term disability insurance, FSA and supplemental coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.