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Project Engineer

McKinstry

Spokane, WAJob$29.55–44/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$29.55–44/hr
Location
Spokane, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

McKinstry is seeking a Project Engineer for its Electrical team in Spokane, Washington. The role assists with project management by facilitating communication with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams. Work includes project coordination, procurement, scheduling, documentation, billing support, and safety coordination. Candidates need construction knowledge through a college construction degree or equivalent work experience, the ability to interpret construction documents, and intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction ConceptsConstruction Plan InterpretationMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer ServiceOffice Administration

Qualifications

College Construction Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Project Engineer

Location WA - Spokane

Job Family Project Management

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Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

  • renewables and energy services

  • engineering and design

  • construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Project Engineer to our growing Electrical team in Spokane, WA . The Project Engineer will assist with the management of projects by facilitating

communication with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal parties. Additional responsibilities may include:

Project Coordination

  • Supports Request for Proposal (RFP) and procurement processes.

  • Tracks current and future jobs while also projecting future staffing requirements.

  • Reviews contracts, drawings, specifications, and other resources to answer questions.

  • Coordinates equipment procurement with purchasing department and outside vendors to order and expedite material.

  • Assists in development of Scope of Work for subcontractors.

  • Coordinates job set-up, site mobilization, project administration and closeout.

  • Oversees the scheduling and coordination of trades.

  • Coordinates the McKinstry scope of work with the project drawings and specifications.

  • Assists in preparation of Job Start and Project Closeout project binders and meeting materials.

  • Assists in preparation of monthly financial reporting.

  • Communicates with Architect, Engineer and Owner, to assist the Project Manager with daily duties or act as Project Manager.

  • As necessary coordinate field activities of self-performed and subcontracted work.

Documentation

  • Creates and responds to Requests for Information (RFI).

  • Develop, process and track equipment, material and informational submittals.

  • Creates site specific work plans.

  • Create and publish Operations and Maintenance Manuals for client.

  • Obtain detailed knowledge of contract, drawings, and specification for project(s).

  • Assist in the client and subcontractor change order process.

  • Creates billing breakdowns and prepares billing substantiation.

  • Updates and manages all project files. Includes maintaining employee, vendor, and miscellaneous files.

  • Conducts quantity take off and pricing estimates for internal and external uses.

Safety

  • Upholds and communicates McKinstry safety standards.

  • Coordinates with Safety team to create and communicate site safety plan.

  • Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel.

  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

  • Knowledge of construction concepts through a college construction degree or equivalent work experience required.

  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items required.

  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

  • Customer service and or office administration experience preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

  • Competitive pay

  • 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.

  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.

  • Transgender inclusive benefits

  • Commuter benefits

  • Pet insurance

  • “Building Good” paid community service time.

  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.

  • McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $29.55 - $44.00 per hour; however, base pay offered my vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non-exempt role and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,217 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$29.55–44/hr
  • Washington median$33–47/hr24 hourly ranges
  • US median$36–46/hr275 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $36.78/hr, is 6% below the Washington median midpoint ($39/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Project Engineer hourly ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 143 open Project Engineer jobs in Washington and 5,217 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (4,046 postings).
Education
3,244 of the 5,217 open Project Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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