JH Kelly, LLC · 16 hours ago
Project Engineer - Commercial Plumbing
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$43/hr - $57/hr
5+ years expJH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. They are seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support their mechanical construction team in Boise, focusing on plumbing coordination and ensuring compliance with Idaho plumbing code.
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Responsibilities
Review models, specs, Idaho plumbing code, and contract drawings to spot conflicts or missing details
Draft precise, solution-focused RFIs for issues like routing constraints, cleanout access, or fixture discrepancies
Coordinate with BIM and Engineer of Record (EOR) teams to ensure plumbing documentation is accurate and field-ready
Strategize with Craft Supervision to maximize off-site prefabrication, accelerating project schedules
Develop phased plumbing work packages for sleeves/penetrations, in-wall rough-in, risers, and final fixture sets
Use tools like Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revizto, Stratus, and Bluebeam to organize and communicate the scope clearly
Sequence packages based on pull plan milestones and align resources with project schedules
Act as the primary technical liaison for plumbing field supervisors and foremen
Support layout and pre-assembly efforts, translating designs into actionable installation steps
Provide hands-on support for construction convenience items, access resolutions, and clash avoidance
Verify installed work meets specifications and design through field inspections
Track punch lists and corrective actions to ensure timely completion
Ensure systems are turned over clean, compliant, and fully documented
Build strong relationships with foremen, field leadership, project engineers, and PMs
Mentor interns or junior engineers and foster a positive, high-trust project culture
Show up as a calm, consistent, and capable technical partner on-site
Qualification
Required
5+ years in mechanical construction, with direct support of plumbing scopes on commercial or semiconductor projects
Deep knowledge of Idaho plumbing code and experience enforcing it in design and layout planning
Functional understanding of orbitally butt-welded systems, including components and QA requirements
Proficiency (or rapid learnability) with Bluebeam, Revizto, and Autodesk Construction Cloud
Strong ability to read plumbing drawings, specs, isometrics, and fixture schedules, spotting conflicts and gaps
Clear, respectful communication with field teams and a knack for problem-solving
Detail-driven, field-first, with a passion for quality and independent problem-solving
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, construction management, or equivalent hands-on experience in plumbing installation or field engineering
Preferred
Experience in high-tech or semiconductor construction
Background with union craft is a plus, 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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