• Senior Project Engineer

    Actalent (Pasco, WA)


    About the Role

     

    Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Data Center Innovations group. This role involves developing and managing project plans, schedules, and scopes of work in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with an established and diverse team and make an immediate impact on large-scale data center projects.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage procurement, purchasing, and supply chain coordination.

    + Track project financials and support budget adherence.

    + Coordinate logistics and vendor communication to ensure timely material delivery.

    + Assist with RFIs, submittals, and schedule tracking using tools like P6 or MS Project.

    + Interpret shop drawings and support construction sequencing.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

    + Support project managers and field teams with technical documentation and reporting.

    Qualifications

    + Two or more years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction is required

    + Experience working with a major mechanical subcontractor, primarily working with HVAC systems, is required

    + Familiar with financial oversight on projects including budgeting, estimating, approving change orders and cost tracking on projects

    Key Attributes

    + Accountable and teachable, with proactive communication and quick learning ability.

    + Technically proficient with a solid foundation in construction principles and tools.

    + Process-oriented and enjoys solving coordination challenges.

    + Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced environments.

    + Efficiency-focused and values clarity over perfectionism.

    + Curious and innovative, passionate about improving construction methods.

    Disqualifiers

    + Less than 2 years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction.

    + No experience working with HVAC systems or mechanical subcontractors.

    + No exposure to financial oversight (budgeting, estimating, change orders, cost tracking).

    + Frequent job changes without long-term tenure.

    Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

    + Join a fast-growing team with one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Pacific Northwest.

    + Support large-scale data center projects.

    + 40 hours PTO accrued during contract and 6 standard holidays.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Office-based in Pasco, WA, with visits to various project sites in Eastern WA.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasco, WA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 Pasco,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.