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Our client designs and manufactures intelligent energy storage systems for commercial buildings, enabling more efficient use of traditional and renewable power. Their engineering-driven team develops modular battery technology for dense environments where safety, reliability, and performance are essential.
We are hiring a hands-on Project Engineer to lead intelligent energy system deployments across commercial sites with full ownership of project delivery. You will partner with internal teams, customers, and contractors throughout feasibility, design and engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, and ongoing operations and maintenance.
Success requires strong technical expertise, clear communication, and an ownership mindset. You will make sound engineering decisions, resolve issues efficiently, and help build scalable field deployment processes while supporting advanced energy infrastructure projects that contribute to a more resilient and efficient power ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead site implementation from concept through operation, including civil and utility design coordination, permitting, contractor management, and construction oversight.
- Own the full deployment lifecycle ('cradle to grave') across multiple customer sites, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and installation support materials for product implementation.
- Optimize and standardize site installation concepts and designs to enable scalable, reliable, and cost-effective deployments.
- Interface with customer site managers, MEP engineers, and professional engineers to ensure drawings and designs meet building codes and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to complete feasibility studies, permitting, and approvals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during physical installation, software configuration, commissioning, testing, and final system sign-off.
- Support continuous improvement of deployment processes, tools, and best practices.
- Perform other duties as required to support successful project execution.
- Applies AI tools to improve project tracking, documentation, and field execution.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure, building engineering, construction engineering, or related fields.
- Ability to interpret, create, and review system wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, and installation schematics.
- Strong project management skills with attention to detail, scheduling, and risk management.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound engineering judgment, and manage multiple field deployments concurrently.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and similar codes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar CAD/layout tools for site and installation drawings.
- Experience deploying energy storage systems, industrial switchgear, or similar equipment.
- Familiarity with commissioning, system debugging, and diagnostics tools.
- Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for testing, automation, or troubleshooting.
- PMP certification or equivalent construction/project management experience.
Additional Requirements:
- This role is based in Irvine, CA and requires being onsite.
- Travel is expected to support deployment.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package with meaningful upside.
- Premium medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Generous PTO and company holiday calendar.
- Team-building activities and company-sponsored events.
Mid-Level (5-7 years): $95,000-$115,000
Senior-Level (8+ years): $115,000-$150,000+
Our client designs and manufactures intelligent energy storage systems for commercial buildings, enabling more efficient use of traditional and renewable power. Their engineering-driven team develops modular battery technology for dense environments where safety, reliability, and performance are essential.
We are hiring a hands-on Project Engineer to lead intelligent energy system deployments across commercial sites with full ownership of project delivery. You will partner with internal teams, customers, and contractors throughout feasibility, design and engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, and ongoing operations and maintenance.
Success requires strong technical expertise, clear communication, and an ownership mindset. You will make sound engineering decisions, resolve issues efficiently, and help build scalable field deployment processes while supporting advanced energy infrastructure projects that contribute to a more resilient and efficient power ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead site implementation from concept through operation, including civil and utility design coordination, permitting, contractor management, and construction oversight.
- Own the full deployment lifecycle ('cradle to grave') across multiple customer sites, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and installation support materials for product implementation.
- Optimize and standardize site installation concepts and designs to enable scalable, reliable, and cost-effective deployments.
- Interface with customer site managers, MEP engineers, and professional engineers to ensure drawings and designs meet building codes and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to complete feasibility studies, permitting, and approvals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during physical installation, software configuration, commissioning, testing, and final system sign-off.
- Support continuous improvement of deployment processes, tools, and best practices.
- Perform other duties as required to support successful project execution.
- Applies AI tools to improve project tracking, documentation, and field execution.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure, building engineering, construction engineering, or related fields.
- Ability to interpret, create, and review system wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, and installation schematics.
- Strong project management skills with attention to detail, scheduling, and risk management.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound engineering judgment, and manage multiple field deployments concurrently.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and similar codes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar CAD/layout tools for site and installation drawings.
- Experience deploying energy storage systems, industrial switchgear, or similar equipment.
- Familiarity with commissioning, system debugging, and diagnostics tools.
- Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for testing, automation, or troubleshooting.
- PMP certification or equivalent construction/project management experience.
Additional Requirements:
- This role is based in Irvine, CA and requires being onsite.
- Travel is expected to support deployment.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package with meaningful upside.
- Premium medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Generous PTO and company holiday calendar.
- Team-building activities and company-sponsored events.
Mid-Level (5-7 years): $95,000-$115,000
Senior-Level (8+ years): $115,000-$150,000+
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Who's Hiring
- HNTB Corporation121
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- Consulting & Professional Services187
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical field
- Proficiency in project management software such as Procore or Primavera P6
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Familiarity with RFI, submittal, and change order processes
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and site compliance requirements
- Engineer-in-Training credential or progress toward Professional Engineer licensure
Tips for Your Project Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Construction project engineer roles prioritize schedule and budget control, while manufacturing roles weight process improvement and tooling. Reframe the same experience using the language of each sector so your resume reads as a natural fit, not a generic submission.
Highlight software tools you own
Listings almost always specify Procore, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, or Revit. Call out the tools you use daily in a dedicated skills section and reference them again inside bullet points where they shaped an outcome, not just where you used them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Turn your submittal log into interview material
Project engineers who can walk through a real submittal or RFI process chronologically, naming the parties, the delay risk, and how they resolved it, stand out in technical screens. Prepare two or three stories at this level of detail before you apply.
Filter openings by project phase and scale
A greenfield power plant build and a tenant improvement project use the same title but demand entirely different skills. When you search for openings, read the project description carefully and target roles where the phase, contract value, and delivery method match what you've done.
Negotiate offer details beyond base pay
Project engineer offers often include per diem, vehicle allowance, relocation, and per-project bonuses. Ask the recruiter which field allowances are attached to the role before your final conversation so you can address the full package, not just salary, at the offer stage.
Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project engineers?
The companies hiring the most project engineers right now include HNTB Corporation, Jobot, and Kiewit, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in energy, heavy civil, and industrial construction sectors.
How many project engineer jobs are remote?
About 36% of project engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is below the average for engineering roles overall. Remote or hybrid arrangements are most common in procurement, document control, and design coordination functions, while site-based roles in construction and infrastructure almost always require in-person presence.
How do you become a project engineer?
Most project engineers start with a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, then move into a field or junior engineer role where they manage submittals, RFIs, and subcontractor coordination under a senior engineer. Building proficiency in at least one project management platform and pursuing an Engineer-in-Training credential accelerates progression into fully independent project engineer responsibilities.
Can I get a project engineer job with little or no experience?
Entry-level project engineer roles exist specifically for candidates who have completed an engineering degree but have limited field experience. Internships on construction sites or in manufacturing plants carry significant weight because they demonstrate familiarity with submittals, safety protocols, and contractor coordination. Candidates without internship experience should lead with senior capstone projects, lab work, or volunteer build programs that required schedule or budget management.
What does the project engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for project engineers include a recruiter screen focused on sector background and software familiarity, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past project in detail, covering schedule management, issue resolution, and stakeholder coordination. Some employers add a take-home scenario or a site visit before extending an offer. References who can speak to your field performance are almost always checked before a final decision.
Where can I find and apply to project engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to project engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your sector, experience level, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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