What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Project Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Engineer to support design/build projects during preconstruction and early design, with a clear path toward Project Manager or Superintendent. This role is focused on design coordination, engineering review management, and decision tracking in a highly regulated utility environment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate design deliverables and engineering reviews.
- Maintain project decision, risk, and assumption logs.
- Support schedule and procurement planning tied to design progress.
- Identify and communicate cost and schedule exposure early.
- Support the Owner and Project Manager without overstepping authority.
Essential Skills
- 1-4 years of experience as a project engineer, ideally in industrial-related projects with a design-build firm.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
- Experience with construction processes such as RFI, submittal, and change order management.
- Familiarity with architecture, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- College degree in construction or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
- 1-4 years of construction experience.
- Exposure to design/build, utilities, industrial, or EPC projects preferred.
- Strong organizational, note-taking, and follow-up skills.
- Comfortable working with engineers and incomplete information.
- Interest in growing into a Project Manager or Superintendent role.
- Proficiency in computer application software including Microsoft Office (Excel & Word), Microsoft Outlook, Procore, and Bluebeam (PDF Viewer).
Work Environment
The position is based on-site in the office with working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morristown, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.26/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Morristown,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $34 - $43