Project Engineer - Degreed; Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil

Project Engineer - Degreed (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil)

Puyallup, WA;
Tacoma, WA;
Western WA (Greater Seattle/Tacoma Area)

Absher Construction is a 100% employee-owned company with a long history of building in the Pacific Northwest. We offer a total rewards package that reflects our pride and ownership, including fully paid medical premiums for employees, generous PTO, 401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits.

As a Project Engineer
, you’ll support field and office operations by partnering with the Project Manager and Superintendent to ensure quality project delivery. This role offers hands-on responsibility with a clear path for growth into future leadership. You’ll help manage daily coordination, documentation, budgeting, compliance, and communication from project start-up through closeout.

• Coordinate project planning, integration, and completion of assigned scopes
• Prepare and manage contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and material procurement
• Lead on-site engineering activities and maintain liaison with design teams and clients
• Attend project meetings and support owner meetings with project management
• Assist in preparing project status reports and closeout documentation
• Review design documents for compliance with engineering and contract requirements
• Monitor technical progress, testing, and resolution of design and construction issues
• Track and manage costs to ensure alignment with project budgets
• Promote and support site safety efforts through personal actions and team mentorship

You’re curious, detail-oriented, and a strong team player. You love solving problems, building relationships, and taking initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field or construction certificate program
• 1–3 years of relevant construction experience
• Solid understanding of construction processes, documentation, and safety standards
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with scheduling and project management tools
• Able to read and interpret plans, specs, and submittals
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable handling confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and accountability for meeting deadlines

Absher is a Federal Contractor. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Absher Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Background check results are evaluated in context and do not automatically disqualify applicants.