Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

At JH Kelly
, we’re seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and eager-to-learn Project Engineer to support our Commercial Mechanical operations and grow into a future leader on complex construction projects. If you’re ready to dive into the full project lifecycle, assist with estimating, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, cost control, and field coordination while building strong technical and relational skills in a team environment, this is your opportunity to launch or advance your career with a century-old industry leader.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award-winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight-knit culture. Learn more about our story at

We’re searching for a capable professional with experience in field engineering, construction management, or related roles who can support project managers on commercial mechanical projects, handle technical tasks with precision, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to successful project delivery. You’re analytical, communicative, proactive, safety-conscious, and thrive in a fast-paced setting with multiple responsibilities.

As a Project Engineer
, you will support commercial mechanical projects by learning and contributing to all phases from preconstruction through design, virtual construction, fabrication, field installation, startup, and turnover. You will assist project managers with coordination, documentation, cost and schedule tracking, technical reviews, and field support to ensure projects stay on track, compliant, and high-quality.

Salary Range: $46-$58 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible)

• Learn, follow, and promote company safety and quality protocols.
• Write and manage RFI’s and change orders.
• Prepare submittals and maintain submittal log.
• Assist in the preparation of project schedules.
• Assist with estimating takeoffs and with the purchase of materials and equipment.
• Maintain as-built documents.
• Budget set-up.
• Interface and coordinate with designers and provide constructability advice regarding design.
• Work with construction and design professionals in the main office and on the job site.
• Assist project managers with the coordination, review, and approval of project shop drawings and submittals in conjunction with project specifications.
• Maintain current and accurate quantity tracking data.
• Cost Control reporting and forecasting.
• Take off quantities and prepare pricing for changes when so directed.
• Thoroughly review all drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings to ensure the end product will be in accordance with the contract.
• Plan and coordinate work appropriately to facilitate the work permit process.
• Review construction procedures and provide technical support for work.
• Ensure that construction work completed in-house and by subcontractors complies with the contract.
• Be directly involved with construction procedures and represent JH Kelly at various meetings.
• Perform field engineering for construction convenience items, including calculation and design drafting when required.
• Keep management informed of project status and scheduling.

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

• Champion and promote JH Kelly’s safety and quality protocols across all projects and teams.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department and company success.

• Experience
  :
  Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Field Engineering, Field Construction Management, or related field. Preferred:
  Piping and Mechanical estimating experience. Project Engineering experience in…