Project Engineer (Construction) Job at Essel, Sacramento, CA

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  • Essel
  • Sacramento, CA

Job 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

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Internship,

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