Project Engineer - Special Projects Group; SPG

Overview

JR Merit, Inc. was founded in 1997 on the belief that “merit”—the quality of being good and worthy—was something worth working for. Today, we are recognized as one of the highest-value industrial and mechanical construction contractors in the marketplace for complex infrastructure and critical plant processes. We take pride in being a union shop with a passion for surpassing client expectations.

We're growing! JR Merit offers an exciting opportunity to develop and expand your career by supporting projects in highly unique and technical industries. If you want to have a voice, influence our continued growth, and work collaboratively as a team to find innovative solutions to our clients’ construction challenges, we want to get to know you.

Division Overview:
Special Projects Group (SPG)

JR Merit's Special Projects Group (SPG) Division specializes in quick-cycle, high-impact projects across a range of industries including food and beverage processing, industrial manufacturing, hydropower, and other sectors that require precision, adaptability, and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

The team handles a wide array of work from mechanical and process piping to equipment installation, millwright services, civil concrete, and prefabrication. Whether supporting a production line upgrade, performing specialized repairs, or completing infrastructure modifications, the Special Projects Group Division delivers efficient, high-quality solutions. If you’re reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy variety in your work, you may be a great fit for our SPG Division.

As a Project Engineer you will be assisting with the operational and administrative control of projects assigned, and assuming responsibility for guiding outcomes of projects. Project Engineers are responsible for gaining experience within the industry and knowing the company's personnel, methods, programs, and policies. You will coordinate with field labor to ensure the work is completed safely, on schedule, and up to JR Merit's quality standards.

This position has regular contact with all levels of internal and field staff, the Operations and Executive Leadership Teams, customers, and third-party partners and vendors. This position reports directly to a Project Manager and is considered part of the Operations team.

• Assist with various aspects of a project including quantity takeoffs, proposal development, project setup, accounting, procurement, production tracking, budget forecasting, risk management, safety, and quality.
• Read plans and specifications and understand the desired final construction outcome.
• Develop key relationships with proven subcontractors and actively participate in customer engagement.
• Mentor and train others in areas of proficiency.
• Develop and maintain fundamental project schedules utilizing scheduling software.
• Support change management on projects.
• Demonstrate clear and effective written communication with internal and external partners.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  Equivalent technical experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Prior internship experience during undergraduate coursework strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of industrial construction terminology.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to solve problems independently.
• Proficient technical/computer skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience utilizing systems such as estimating software, Viewpoint, and Procore.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, presentation skills, and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team to achieve results.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of estimating production factors, such as MCAA or work activity methods.
• Knowledge of labor rate development, cost types/phases, and T&M rate structures.

• This position is based out of our corporate office in Vancouver, WA
  . Frequent travel or temporary relocation may be required to support JR Merit’s projects.
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