Construction Project Engineer - Columbus, OH

About Our Client

Our client is a employee-owned commercial construction and construction management firm with a long track record of delivering high-quality building projects across the Midwest and Southeast. Founded in the early 1930s, the company has grown regionally while staying true to its heritage as a trusted builder focused on safety, craftsmanship, innovation, and community impact.

Over the decades, they've developed a reputation for lean planning, collaborative design-build practices, and building strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors

• Been around for 89 years
• 85% Repeat Business
• $250M in revenue just in Columbus
• ESOP Program - Fully Vested after 3 years

Job Description

As a Project Engineer, you will:

• Support project safety programs, including enforcing safety procedures and promoting a Zero-Injury culture
• Perform site and building layout tasks, ensuring accurate physical placement of work per plans.
• Manage document control, including tracking and organizing shop drawings, submittals, change orders, progress photos, and daily reports.
• Coordinate scheduled construction activities and help keep field work aligned with project timelines.
• Support quality control processes, often through structured quality systems on site.
• Coordinate and communicate with subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce, ensuring trade coordination and material flow.
• Help manage shop drawing and submittal review processes with design and field teams
• Expedite delivery of components and materials to help maintain the project schedule.
• Assist with processing change orders and documentation, including tracking and reporting.
• Support project controls tasks, such as scheduling input, cost reporting, and project management solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to successful project delivery.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 1+ Years of Experience
• MEP Experience is a PLUS
• Strong desire for professional growth and long-term thinking, with a willingness to take on increasing responsibility.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear reporting and coordination.
• Organized and detail-oriented, capable of juggling multiple tasks and managing documentation meticulously.
• Problem-solving mindset with practical judgment to address challenges on the job site
• Commitment to safety, supporting and promoting a Zero-Injury Safety culture on all projects.
• Team player mentality, comfortable working alongside site managers, engineers, and field teams to deliver quality results
• Basic technical skills such as document control, understanding shop drawings/submittals, and familiarity with scheduling and quality control processes

• Competitive base salary between $75,000 and $85,000, depending on level of experience
• ESOP Program - Fully Vested in 3 years
• Comprehensive benefits package, typically including Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Retirement savings plan (401(k)) with company contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO) - vacation days that increase with tenure, plus paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible continuing education.
• Training programs, mentorship, and career growth initiatives