Project Engineer

Job Description

One of Insight Global’s major clients are seeking multiple Project Engineers to support a team on utility construction projects. Qualified individuals will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for the site owner (if applicable), relaying concerns, or requirements to the Project Manager.
• Monitor and document daily construction progress, contractor performance, and material usage.
• Support the Lead Construction Inspector in maintaining construction documentation, such as daily logs, work verification forms, and photo records.
• Coordinate and track material deliveries to the jobsite, ensuring timely arrival and appropriate storage/handling.
• Route construction questions and field-generated RFIs to the Project Manager and/or Engineering team for resolution.
• Communicate answers, clarifications, and design changes from the Project Manager and Engineering back to the field (Construction Inspector and/or contractors).
• Support jobsite meetings, including contractor coordination, safety briefings, and owner walkthroughs as needed.
• Help identify and escalate issues that could impact cost, schedule, or quality to the Project Manager promptly.
• Ensure that construction is progressing in accordance with the project’s drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
• Assist in verifying work completed for contractor invoice validation and progress payments.
• Contribute to a collaborative and respectful relationship between client, contractors, inspectors, and property owners

Skills and Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2-5+ years as a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Site Lead, Project Coordinator, or Field Engineer on construction projects
• Experience interpreting drawings/specifications, coordinating crews, and documenting progress.
• Site-based experience such as Coordinator, Scheduler, or Project Controls Specialist with direct exposure to jobsite reporting and contractor oversight.
• Knowledge or certifications in OSHA
• Degree (Bachelor’s or Associates) in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• Experience working on utility infrastructure or power plants
• Familiarity with cooperative utilities, member services, or public power agencies.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].