# Project Engineer (Construction)

> Essel · Marysville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-07-08

**Salary:** USD 75,000–90,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Fairfield Office

## Description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Engineer to support our project management team in executing specialty exterior scope packages for multi-unit residential and light commercial projects across Northern California and surrounding regions.  
This position offers strong accelerated growth potential into a Project Manager role for the right candidate.**  
  
  
Key Responsibilities:**

-   **Document Control:**  
    Assist with the management and distribution of construction drawings, RFIs, specifications, and submittals.
-   **Field Coordination & Reporting:**  
    Track daily field activity, including workforce counts, task progress, weather impacts, and materials. Document as-built conditions and coordinate third-party inspections as required.
-   **Project Planning & Execution:**  
    Support development of project schedules, installation durations, and goal setting during transition from estimating to operations.
-   **Submittals & RFIs:**  
    Prepare and track submittals, shop drawings, product data sheets, and RFIs for timely review and approval.
-   **Takeoffs & Estimating Support:**  
    Perform digital takeoffs and provide data for pricing breakdowns, schedule of values, and preliminary procurement.
-   **Stakeholder Coordination:**  
    Collaborate with general contractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders to drive project alignment and performance.
-   **Problem Solving & Technical Oversight:**  
    Identify project issues and coordinate resolution paths to keep progress on track.
-   **Quality Control:**  
    Support QA/QC documentation and field verification of materials against approved submittals.

## Requirements

-   2-4 years of construction experience (internships or trade exposure a plus)
-   Ability to read and interpret construction documents (plans/specs)
-   Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and construction productivity tools
-   Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
-   Willingness to travel to job sites across Northern CA as needed
-   Self-starter with a desire to grow into a leadership role

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary (DOE)
-   Performance-based bonuses
-   Medical, dental, and vision (50% employer contribution for employee)
-   PTO and paid holidays
-   401(k) with up to 5% match
-   Vehicle allowance eligibility based on role/responsibility

## Apply

[Apply at Essel](https://apply.workable.com/esselenvironmental/j/4B27D34D5F/apply)

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