Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Mechanical Project Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in defense systems, medical devices, robotics, and advanced manufacturing, a market that hires from early-career engineers through principal-level project leads. Boston, Waltham, and Lowell are the largest hiring centers in the state, where companies like Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, and Analog Devices maintain major engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties include thermal and fluid systems, electromechanical product development, and manufacturing process engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
We are a Boston-based general contractor that self performs the mechanical, looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team. Our company roots go back to early 1900s, and our current management has been successful and growing for almost 40 years. We have a very strong team that works well with all personalities. We strongly encourage a healthy work/life balance. Our team works on Federal and State projects and has a large variety of experience. Our projects are located around the Boston area, so reliable transportation is imperative.
Responsibilities
- Assisting Project Management staff with various duties such as attending meetings, working on submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, assisting with billing and other administrative type activities to manage projects.
- Assist with some estimating activities such as attending walk throughs, delivering bids, making calls to subs, and assisting with assembling and submitting the actual bid.
- Assisting with buying out and setting up new projects. This would entail collecting best and final numbers from subs, sending out letters of intent to subs, assisting with preparing subcontracts and following them through to completion including collecting insurance certificates.
- Assisting both the general contracting division and the mechanical contracting division in assembling of bid packages.
- Assisting both the general contracting division and the mechanical contracting division in preparing operation and maintenance manuals on projects that are completed.
- Updating, documenting and distributing general and project construction meeting minutes.
- Assisting with general preconstruction duties in the normal course of the construction project progress from bid to project start.
- Assisting both the general contracting division and the mechanical contracting division in field coverage in a Superintendent type capacity as needed.
- All other duties performed by an Assistant Project Manager for companies which provide similar services as VDC or as otherwise requested by VDC from time to time.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Assistant Project Manager
- Strong Mechanical knowledge
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
- In depth knowledge of construction process
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (relevant field)
- 1-3 years of Microsoft suite
- 1-3 years of Procore and Bluebeam
Nice to Have
- OSHA 30 certification
About Us
We are a registered, certified, and verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. The corporation delivers the highest quality General Construction, Design/Build services for the Veterans Administration, GSA, along with state and federal agencies.
We were formed from a family business dating back to 1929, which was based in Boston, MA as a multimillion-dollar construction company. We are owned by President and CEO Mark Voner, who served in Lebanon in 1983, with the Marine Corps Expeditionary Force. With years of combined construction and contracting experience, we offer a deep base knowledge that allows the company to provide creative and cost-effective options, while demonstrating a willingness to take on new challenges other contractors may decline.
Our capabilities cover government and public projects, extending from cutting edge developments requiring the latest modern building technology and detail-driven historic restoration to installation with maintenance of all mechanical systems involving HVAC, and plumbing. We specialize in educational facilities, state developments, federal institutional facilities, GSA, and V.A. administration projects.
What we have to offer
- A small company with a family feel
- Company lunches, team building, team fundraising and holiday party
- We are an equal opportunity employer
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Life insurance, long and short-term disability provided by the company
- Paid Time Off
- Paid company holidays
- 401K self-directed plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts available
EEOC
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of project management do you have?
- To what extent do you know Procore?
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
We are a Boston-based general contractor that self performs the mechanical, looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team. Our company roots go back to early 1900s, and our current management has been successful and growing for almost 40 years. We have a very strong team that works well with all personalities. We strongly encourage a healthy work/life balance. Our team works on Federal and State projects and has a large variety of experience. Our projects are located around the Boston area, so reliable transportation is imperative.
Responsibilities
- Assisting Project Management staff with various duties such as attending meetings, working on submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, assisting with billing and other administrative type activities to manage projects.
- Assist with some estimating activities such as attending walk throughs, delivering bids, making calls to subs, and assisting with assembling and submitting the actual bid.
- Assisting with buying out and setting up new projects. This would entail collecting best and final numbers from subs, sending out letters of intent to subs, assisting with preparing subcontracts and following them through to completion including collecting insurance certificates.
- Assisting both the general contracting division and the mechanical contracting division in assembling of bid packages.
- Assisting both the general contracting division and the mechanical contracting division in preparing operation and maintenance manuals on projects that are completed.
- Updating, documenting and distributing general and project construction meeting minutes.
- Assisting with general preconstruction duties in the normal course of the construction project progress from bid to project start.
- Assisting both the general contracting division and the mechanical contracting division in field coverage in a Superintendent type capacity as needed.
- All other duties performed by an Assistant Project Manager for companies which provide similar services as VDC or as otherwise requested by VDC from time to time.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Assistant Project Manager
- Strong Mechanical knowledge
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
- In depth knowledge of construction process
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (relevant field)
- 1-3 years of Microsoft suite
- 1-3 years of Procore and Bluebeam
Nice to Have
- OSHA 30 certification
About Us
We are a registered, certified, and verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. The corporation delivers the highest quality General Construction, Design/Build services for the Veterans Administration, GSA, along with state and federal agencies.
We were formed from a family business dating back to 1929, which was based in Boston, MA as a multimillion-dollar construction company. We are owned by President and CEO Mark Voner, who served in Lebanon in 1983, with the Marine Corps Expeditionary Force. With years of combined construction and contracting experience, we offer a deep base knowledge that allows the company to provide creative and cost-effective options, while demonstrating a willingness to take on new challenges other contractors may decline.
Our capabilities cover government and public projects, extending from cutting edge developments requiring the latest modern building technology and detail-driven historic restoration to installation with maintenance of all mechanical systems involving HVAC, and plumbing. We specialize in educational facilities, state developments, federal institutional facilities, GSA, and V.A. administration projects.
What we have to offer
- A small company with a family feel
- Company lunches, team building, team fundraising and holiday party
- We are an equal opportunity employer
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Life insurance, long and short-term disability provided by the company
- Paid Time Off
- Paid company holidays
- 401K self-directed plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts available
EEOC
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of project management do you have?
- To what extent do you know Procore?
Work Location: In person
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Mechanical Project Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts
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- Construction & Real Estate
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical project engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer licensure or active pursuit preferred for public-sector and infrastructure roles in Massachusetts
- Three or more years of experience managing mechanical engineering projects from concept through delivery
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD for design and technical documentation
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and project schedules
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 13485, or MIL-SPEC standards relevant to Massachusetts defense and medical device sectors
Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical project engineer in Massachusetts?
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is the standard starting point for this role in Massachusetts. Engineers who move into licensed design or public infrastructure work pursue licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. For most private-sector roles in Massachusetts's defense, medical device, and robotics industries, a degree plus demonstrated project experience is the primary path.
How much do mechanical project engineers make in Massachusetts?
Mechanical project engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $119,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,570 for the lowest 10% to over $166,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical project engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring mechanical project engineers in Massachusetts right now include R.H. White Construction, Tighe & Bond, and Sagamore Plumbing & Heating, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, medtech firms, and precision manufacturing companies means steady project engineering demand well beyond the largest names.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most mechanical project engineer jobs?
Auburn, Boston, and Westwood have the most mechanical project engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston anchors demand through its dense cluster of robotics, biotech, and defense primes, while Waltham and Lowell draw volume from the Route 128 and Route 495 technology corridors, where large systems integrators and medical device manufacturers maintain their principal engineering facilities.
Are there remote mechanical project engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Mechanical project engineering is hands-on by nature, and most roles involve lab access, vendor site visits, or direct oversight of manufacturing floors, all of which require physical presence. About 67% of mechanical project engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those openings tend to concentrate in systems-level design review, requirements management, and project coordination tasks that don't require being on the shop floor.
How can I get hired as a mechanical project engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to associate or junior mechanical engineer roles at Massachusetts defense and medtech employers, where structured rotation programs and mentored project assignments are common. Companies such as Raytheon Technologies and Boston Scientific run new-graduate engineering programs that rotate candidates across product development and systems integration. Internships or co-ops completed through Massachusetts universities carry significant weight, and candidates who obtain their Engineer-in-Training designation early stand out when applying to project-supporting roles in the state's manufacturing and defense sectors.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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