Project Engineer (Industrial Services) Oak Park, MI

About the Role

Barton Malow’s Industrial Services team is seeking a Project Engineer to support a thermal power generation project on a long-term traveling assignment. This position is based out of our Oak Park, MI office, with an expected project assignment of approximately 18–24 months. The Project Engineer will play a key role in planning, developing, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring onsite construction engineering activities while supporting successful project execution. This individual will serve as a liaison between clients, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams to facilitate effective communication, resolve issues, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with the highest level of quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the resolution, documentation, and tracking of project issues.
• Manage project document control, including submittals, RFIs, and project correspondence.
• Coordinate and track submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and design clarifications.
• Support procurement activities, including distribution of bid documents and tracking subcontractor/vendor responses.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes, ensuring action items are tracked to completion.
• Assist with planning and coordinating site logistics to support efficient project operations.
• Promote and enforce Barton Malow's safety culture by supporting compliance with all corporate safety policies and project-specific requirements.
• Review contractor quotations, assist with evaluating scope changes, and process change orders.
• Coordinate plan reviews and approvals with applicable authorities having jurisdiction, as required.
• Support field operations by assisting with work packaging, quality documentation, and project coordination.
• Collaborate closely with project management, field supervision, and self-perform teams to support successful project delivery.
• Perform additional project engineering responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 1–3+ years of relevant construction or engineering experience, or applicable construction internship experience.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a project team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel for project assignments lasting approximately 18–24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting thermal power generation or power plant construction projects.
• Experience with millwright, rigging, and/or boilermaker scopes of work.
• Experience managing or supporting self-perform construction operations.
• Experience with heavy industrial construction and/or equipment installation.
• Experience developing or managing work packages.
• Experience with quality control processes and quality management systems (QMS).

REQ ID: 12378