Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Project Engineer
-Industrial Operations Team

About Us: Celebrating a century of excellence, JH Kelly, LLC is a fourth-generation family-owned construction company and a recognized industry leader. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, Washington, and Milwaukie, Oregon, we specialize in commercial and heavy industrial projects. Our exceptional team, honored with national safety and quality control awards, thrives in a dynamic and family-oriented work environment. Explore our legacy, projects, and opportunities at

Summary: This position is a contract role with the potential to transition into a permanent position with JH Kelly. JH Kelly has grown into one of the largest industrial mechanical contractors in the Pacific Northwest. Our Industrial Projects encompass everything from building foundations, structural steel, and all types of process and material moving equipment to intricate process piping and instrumentation & control systems.

As a self-performing industrial general contractor, we excel at completing complex, multi-craft projects under challenging schedule constraints.

Salary Range: $45-$55 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible).

• Learn, follow, and promote Company safety and quality protocols.
• Maintain accurate quantity tracking data and cost control reporting.
• Thoroughly review drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with the contract.
• Assist with estimating, scheduling updates, and working with material handling systems and equipment.
• Write and manage RFIs and change orders.
• Plan and coordinate work to facilitate the work permit process.
• Review construction procedures, provide technical support, and ensure compliance with the contract.

Oversee construction activities at assigned job sites, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards.

• Maintain proactive and positive relationships within the crafts, including shop and field craft personnel.
• Foster positive relationships with customer representatives, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, safety, CAD/BIM, accounting, IT, and all project teams.

• Construction Management, Mechanical, Industrial, and Civil Engineering degree and/or equivalent experience or education.
• 5+ years of Project Engineering experience in the heavy industrial construction industry and refinery setting.
• Experience in heavy industrial equipment installations in refineries.
• Familiarity with Mechanical operations and/or other applicable mechanical construction experience.
• Scheduling experience and/or education.
• Solid working knowledge of Project Management, Construction Contracts, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and Safety.
• Proficient in reading piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), piping, and isometrics drawings.
• Must be willing to travel as required for project sites, client meetings, and company-related activities. Travel frequency and duration depend on project demands.

• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam, with intermediate skills in Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, motivated, and takes initiative.
• Organized and productive with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects at hand.
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization.
• A commitment to innovation and excellence.

Join us on this exciting journey! Apply now and become a part of the JH Kelly legacy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.