Project Engineer Mechanical Construction

Benefits:Competitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offVision insuranceProject Engineer (Mechanical Construction)Location: Olympia, WA (In-Office) | Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $65,000–$80,000 Annual Salary (DOE) Benefits: Health, dental & vision • PTO + paid holidays • Growth/advancement • Training & developmentWho We AreBlue Mountain Mechanical is a leading mechanical contractor serving commercial and public sector clients across the Pacific Northwest. We deliver complex projects with a focus on safety, quality, and accountability. We operate lean, move fast, and expect our team to be well-rounded—not siloed.The RoleWe’re hiring a Project Engineer to support our Project Managers across active mechanical construction projects. This is an early-career role for someone who’s hungry, detail-oriented, and coachable, with the goal of growing into a Project Manager and/or Estimator over time.Target experience level: typically 2–5 years supporting construction projects (mechanical preferred). We will also consider entry-level candidates (0 years) only if they have a relevant 4-year degree (e.g., Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or similar) and can demonstrate strong exposure to how construction projects and jobsites operate through internships, co-ops, or hands-on project work.What You’ll DoManage and track submittals, product data, RFIs (as needed), and closeout documentsAssist with takeoffs/quantities and support bid/job costing needs as requiredSupport purchasing: material ordering, lead times, delivery coordination, and follow-upHelp build and maintain project documentation (logs, files, turnover packages)Support job planning and scheduling (Microsoft Project exposure is a plus)Assist with dig permits / utility locates and related project documentationCreate and maintain safety documentation (safety plans, crane plans, compliance records)Attend job walks when PMs are slammed: take photos, capture detailed notes, verify conditionsMeasure and verify field conditions to support mechanical/piping coordinationUse tools like Bluebeam (and AutoCAD familiarity is a plus for piping/mechanical work)What We’re Looking For2–5 years experience supporting construction projects (mechanical construction strongly preferred) OR a relevant 4-year degree (Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or similar) with internships/co-ops or meaningful project exposureComfortable around jobsites—understands how construction sites operate and communicates professionally with field teamsStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)High attention to detail and strong follow-through (this is critical)Able to manage a “mixed bag” workload—submittals, purchasing, permits, job walks, documentationCoachable, adaptable, and team-oriented (not rigid / “this is how I’ve always done it”)Interest in long-term growth into Project Management and/or EstimatingNice to HaveBluebeam experienceMicrosoft Project experience/courseworkOSHA coursework or certifications (OSHA-10/30 or similar exposure)AutoCAD familiarity (helpful for piping/mechanical coordination)Mechanical background (internships, field exposure, or related coursework)How to ApplyApply through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone screen followed by an in-person interview with our project team.

Created: 2026-03-11