Job Details

Construction Project Engineer

Actalent is seeking to hire a detail-oriented and proactive Construction Project Engineer to support our project management team in overseeing construction activities, managing documentation, and ensuring efficient communication across departments. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in construction or electrical work who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about project execution and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track construction contract design changes and updates.
• Oversee project progress and job cost tracking to ensure alignment with budget and timelines.
• Coordinate design changes with internal construction teams and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation and management of change orders and maintain the project change order log.
• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Maintain and update submittals and Request for Information (RFI) logs.
• Prepare and submit project submittals and RFIs to clients.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project success.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with job cost tracking and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction schedules.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Studio and Procore software preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Access is a plus.
• College degree or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship preferred, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Top Skills

• Construction project coordination
• Electrical systems knowledge
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Scheduling and project management software

If interested and qualified, please submit a current resume with your application!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Meridian, ID.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.06/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Meridian, ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 2025.

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 ...@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.