Traveling Project Engineer - Mechanical Construction (HVAC / MEP)

Location: Based in Farmington Hills, MI (Travel Required 75–100% across the Midwest & the East Coast)

About the Role

We are seeking a Traveling Project Engineer to support large-scale mechanical construction projects across the Midwest and East Coast. This role is ideal for early-career construction professionals (or recent graduates) looking to build hands-on experience in HVAC/MEP systems, project controls, and field coordination within a stable, family-owned mechanical contractor.

You will begin with onboarding and training in Farmington Hills, MI, before being assigned to active project sites across multiple states, including Ohio and East Coast locations. Travel may last several weeks to months at a time, depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers on large mechanical (HVAC/MEP) construction projects
• Manage and track submittals, RFIs, and project documentation
• Maintain project logs, reports, and compliance documentation
• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and project progress tracking
• Coordinate communication between field teams, subcontractors, and office staff
• Use Procore and/or Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for project management
• Support closeout documentation and general project controls processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or in progress) in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 1–3 years of construction experience OR relevant internship experience in:
• Mechanical / HVAC construction
• MEP contractor environments
• General Contractor field engineering roles with a mechanical scope
• Hands-on exposure to project documentation (RFIs, submittals, logs, reporting)
• Familiarity with Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability and willingness to travel 75–100% for extended project assignments

Preferred Experience

• Internship or work experience with a Mechanical Contractor or General Contractor
• Exposure to HVAC installation, piping, plumbing, or MEP systems
• Experience with Procore and/or Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Exposure to multi-site or multi-state project environments

What We Offer

• Salary up to $80,000 annually
• $150 daily travel stipend for expenses
• Gas card and/or mileage reimbursement
• $1,000/month healthcare stipend
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks + 5 sick days + company-paid shutdown periods (Winter Holidays, Labor Day Weekend)
• Long-term career growth within a stable, expanding mechanical contractor

Why Join Us

This is a strong opportunity to build real project experience in mechanical construction while working with a company known for long-term stability, repeat clients, and internal career development. You will gain exposure to complex HVAC/MEP systems across diverse sectors, including industrial, automotive, healthcare, data centers, commercial, and education.