This position is designed for recent engineering graduates and early-career professionals looking to build a long-term career in EPC project execution. The successful candidate will work directly with Project Engineers, Project Managers, Engineering Managers, and discipline leads while supporting projects across the food & beverage, specialty chemicals, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, and energy sectors. The Project Engineer I role provides exposure to the complete project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities. Through mentorship and hands-on project experience, this position serves as a development path into future Project Engineer and Project Management roles.
- Support Project Engineers and Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering and EPC projects.
- Assist with coordination of multidisciplinary engineering activities and project deliverables.
- Track project schedules, action items, engineering progress, and deliverable status.
- Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting minutes, status updates, and action item logs.
- Coordinate communications between engineering disciplines, vendors, clients, and project teams.
- Review engineering drawings and documents for consistency with project scope and requirements.
- Support project document control, quality processes, and deliverable management.
- Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting activities.
- Support development of project schedules and engineering execution plans.
- Assist with procurement activities, vendor communications, and equipment tracking.
- Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and project planning sessions.
- Support engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup activities as required.
- Assist with project risk identification, issue tracking, and resolution efforts.
- Travel periodically to client facilities and project sites to gain field experience and support project execution.
What You'll Work On
Projects may include:
- Food and beverage manufacturing facilities
- Specialty chemical and consumer products plants
- Industrial manufacturing facilities
- Facility expansions and debottlenecking projects
- Utility and infrastructure improvements
- Greenfield production facilities
- Brownfield plant modifications and modernization projects
- Process and energy-related capital projects
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
- 0-2 years of engineering experience.
- Internship, co-op, research, or project experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, industrial operations, or EPC environments is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Desire to learn project execution, engineering coordination, and project management principles.
Preferred
- Internship or co-op experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, chemical, or energy-related projects.
- Exposure to engineering design, construction, manufacturing, or operations environments.
- Familiarity with project scheduling, budgeting, or project controls concepts.
- EIT certification or interest in pursuing professional registration.
- Interest in building a long-term career within project engineering and project management.
Why Join Zachry?
- Gain exposure to the full EPC project lifecycle.
- Work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Engineering Leaders.
- Support projects across multiple industries and technologies.
- Develop both technical and project management skills.
- Build a clear career path toward Project Engineer II, Project Manager, and future leadership opportunities.
- Join a company known for delivering complex industrial projects and developing future project leaders.
Zachry Engineering Corporation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and drug-free workplace. Zachry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.