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Field Engineer / Project Engineer - Commercial Construction-February 2024
Seattle
Feb 10, 2026
About Field Engineer / Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

  JH Kelly is hiring for Commercial Construction

  Field Engineer / Project Engineer in Seattle

  JH Kelly, LLC is a fourth-generation, family-owned regional construction company in its 100th year with offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, Washington, and Milwaukie, Oregon. We provide services to a commercial and heavy industrial client base and are recognized as an industry leader.

  Our exceptional team is made up of talented individuals whose ability to plan and execute challenging projects has resulted in a loyal customer following and national safety & quality control awards. Our integrated project approach includes self-performing concrete placement, steel erection, carpentry, equipment setting, millwrighting, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, electrical & instrumentation services, and servicing the completed building.

  JH Kelly is a great place to work with a fun, dynamic and family-oriented environment. We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive wages. Learn more about us at www.jhkelly.com

  What You Will Be Doing: You will work in a collaborative team environment under the leadership of the Senior Project Managers Project Managers and/or Project Engineers. As a Field Engineer / Project Engineer, you help remove roadblocks for our field operations team and support other job site team members. Successful performers in this position will have the ability to develop, maintain and enhance working relationships.

  Field Engineers typically start with mastering document controls, tracking, and purchasing within the first 1 – to 5 years of their careers.

  Project Engineer is the second phase to become a Project Manager. Besides mastering Field Engineer's expectations, Project Engineers master cost elements like Change Orders or assisting with estimating, schedule updates, and RFI writing and integration to costs and schedule impacts and understanding of the project life cycle, within the first 5 to 8 years of career.

  Field Engineers perform the following:

  Learn, follow, and promote Company safety protocols

  Schedule, verify, and coordinate the submittal processes; Ensure components will function as intended, are coordinated with the associated components, and are furnished in accordance with the contractual, subcontract, and purchase order criteria

  Verify and follow the schedule of submittal through the approval process. Ensure the fabrication schedule is in support of the material need dates

  Monitor and manage vendors and OEMs to ensure project compliance

  When assigned, provide scheduling support to the team

  Clearly communicate scope, specification, and Quality Assurance requirements to Fab Shop Assist the Project Superintendent as required

  Coordinate Inspections by Authorities having jurisdiction and 3rd Party Inspection Agencies

  Maintain all Quality Assurance documentation Maintain accurate field engineering records

  Maintain shop and contract drawings in a current and neat condition

  Track all drawings, submittals, shop drawings, and revisions utilizing Document Control Procedures

  Maintain current logs and copies of subcontracts and revisions

  Maintain project controls to track and control all change documents

  Maintain in progress as-built drawings and specifications

  Assemble and maintain required system and/or job turnover documentation

  Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned

  What You Need To Be Part Of Our All-Star Team:

  Fully Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam – intermediate skills in Excel

  Strong oral and written communication skills

  Self-starter, motivated, and takes initiative

  Organized and productive

  Ability to proactively build and cultivate relationships

  Ability to maintain proactive, collaborative, and professional relationships with Client Representatives, Suppliers, Subcontractors and internal team

  Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects at hand

  Energetic and eager to prioritize workload and tackle new projects and ideas

  Must have a valid driver's license

  Mechanical aptitude

  Education/Experience:

  Construction Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil engineering degree and/or equivalent experience or education

  Minimum two years of construction industry

  Proficient in reading drawings and isometrics

  A solid theory knowledge of Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Contracts, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and/or Safety is a plus

  Benefits:

  Compensation: $30-$45 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible)

  Annual Performance Bonuses

  Profit Sharing

  Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho - for employees and dependents - JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.

  Paid time off (PTO model) and Holidays

  401K - 50% company match of the first 6% of employee contribution

  Life Insurance, AD & D, STD & LTD - paid 100% by JH Kelly

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