JH Kelly, LLC · 1 week ago
Project Engineer - Mechanical Construction
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$38/hr - $57/hr
5+ years expJH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction company known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. They are seeking a Project Engineer - Mechanical Construction to support semiconductor, data center, and commercial projects in Boise, focusing on transforming engineering designs into buildable realities for hydronic and process piping systems.
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Responsibilities
Compare models, specs, P&IDs, and drawings to identify conflicts or missing information
Write and manage clear, technically sound RFIs, proposing solutions and following through to resolution
Work closely with the Engineer of Record and Owner to clarify design intent and ensure constructability
Create detailed, field-ready work packages for procurement, fabrication, pre-assembly, rigging, and installation
Use tools like Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revizto, Stratus, and Bluebeam to organize and communicate the scope clearly
Coordinate with PMs and schedulers to align packages with project milestones and field needs
Serve as the primary technical contact for field supervisors, responding to questions, resolving design issues, and assisting with construction convenience items
Provide technical backup and documentation for lift plans, cartage plans, elevated work planning, and QA/QC walkdowns
Participate in pull planning/Last Planner-style scheduling sessions to support field execution
Perform field verification of installed work to ensure conformance with specifications and design
Track punch lists and corrective actions to completion
Ensure documentation is complete and systems are turned over clean and compliant
Build strong working relationships with foremen, field leadership, project engineers, and PMs
Mentor interns or junior engineers, contributing to a positive, high-trust project culture
Show up as a calm, consistent, and capable technical partner on site
Qualification
Required
5+ years in mechanical project engineering, piping trades, or technical field coordination, with a deep understanding of hydronic/process piping systems, layout, and installation practices
Experience in high-tech or semiconductor construction is a plus
Proficient with Navisworks, Revizto, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Bluebeam
Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to write clear RFIs and interpret technical documents
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, construction management, or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical systems
Field-first, gritty, and resourceful, with a passion for precision and quality
You're a trusted partner to field teams, relatable, and professional
Preferred
Background in pipefitting or union craft is a bonus, but not required
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage : JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
Paid Vacation and Holidays : Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
401K : 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD : Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
Annual Performance Bonuses : Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
Profit Sharing : Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation for the past 10 years.
Company
JH Kelly, LLC
JH Kelly is a fourth generation, family-owned construction company that provides HVAC and plumbing services to commercial facility owners and acts as a self-performing industrial general contractor at process plants throughout the greater Pacific Northwest.
501-1000 employees
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