Project Engineer Structural Steel Programs

Location: McGregor Texas
Compensation: $100000 base revenue share (up to $150000 total compensation potential)
Travel: Up to 25%
Employment Type: Direct Hire Opportunity

About the Role

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a company seeking a Project Engineer to support the execution of structural steel and related building scopes for mission-critical infrastructure projects including large-scale data center developments.

This role is responsible for coordinating technical deliverables tracking project progress and ensuring alignment between engineering procurement fabrication and construction activities. The Project Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining accuracy consistency and flow across all project phases in fast-paced high-performance environments.

This position begins with a strong focus on structural steel execution and is structured to expand into broader multi-discipline responsibilities over time providing a clear pathway for professional growth into project management and program leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive document control system to ensure all drawings specifications RFIs submittals and revisions are current and properly distributed for design fabrication and field execution.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimating for structural steel components materials and labor to support bids budgets and change orders.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues during design development fabrication erection and commissioning phases.
• Support project scheduling by analyzing critical path activities dependencies and resource requirements to help maintain aggressive hyperscale delivery timelines.
• Prepare technical documentation including submittals shop drawing packages as-built documentation and project reports in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
• Track project progress and assist in identifying risks delays and coordination issues providing solutions to maintain schedule and budget alignment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by researching and implementing tools processes and technologies that enhance steel engineering and construction execution.
• Assist in coordination between engineering procurement fabrication and field teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Construction Management or related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience supporting structural steel projects in industrial or data center environments.
• Strong understanding of structural steel detailing fabrication erection and building systems.
• Experience with document control RFIs submittals quantity takeoffs and change management processes.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools BIM workflows and construction/project management software (Primavera P6 Procore or similar).
• Strong technical writing analytical and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Eagerness and ability to grow into broader project and technical leadership responsibilities.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support resolution of issues across design fabrication and construction phases
• High attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation and coordination activities
• Effective communication skills with ability to collaborate across engineering procurement fabrication and field teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced high-demand environments
• Strong organizational skills with ability to maintain structured project documentation and workflows
• Technical writing skills for preparation of reports submittals and project documentation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and expand technical and project responsibilities
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic project environments with shifting priorities