Project Engineer

This onsite Project Engineer role is based in Kansas City, Missouri. The position leads design across multiple projects, coordinates with other design professionals and disciplines, and delivers engineering solutions using BIM/CAD tools and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project completion in alignment with quality assurance policies, standards, and project specifications.
• Prepare and review engineering plans and drawings to meet project requirements.
• Assist in preparing project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Perform or direct engineering design and coordinate with other design staff to produce construction documents and specifications in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and related reports and studies.
• Advise the Project Manager by identifying and communicating potential project risks in a timely manner.
• Conduct or supervise design calculations by hand and with computer software.
• Apply experience, education, and judgment to make informed design decisions.
• Build on prior knowledge and experiences to broaden capabilities in breadth and complexity.
• Coordinate multiple projects and tasks, delivering results on schedule and in accordance with PEC standards.
• Oversee tasks assigned to other engineers and support staff.
• Communicate effectively with the design team to complete tasks across multiple projects.
• Perform quality control reviews at key project milestones.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior staff.
• Engage in business development activities, including developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be assigned at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in engineering plans, reports, and documentation.
• Familiarity with local regulations, permitting processes, and design standards.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of identifying project requirements, defining scope of work, establishing design budgets and preliminary construction budgets, and reviewing contracts.
• Strong work ethic.
• Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry-standard software.
• Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting drawings, and components specific to the design discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate field of study.

Technologies

• BIM/CAD software
• Computer aided drafting (CAD)

Position Summary

The Project Engineer will lead design activities across multiple projects, directing other design professionals within their discipline and collaborating with internal and external design teams to develop engineering solutions for PEC clients. This role delivers design deliverables for a diverse project portfolio while maintaining PEC's standard of excellence. The position relies on BIM/CAD tools, hand calculations, and computer-based analyses to develop solutions.

Work Environment

PEC values a healthy work-life balance and emphasizes efficient, collaborative work to ensure quality results and time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team-oriented, with daily peer interactions focused on work progress, client needs, and project-specific technical issues. The company is committed to an enjoyable environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth.