Invictus Strategy & Solutions · 2 days ago
Industrial Project Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expInvictus Strategy & Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing strategic workforce solutions. They are seeking a Project Engineer to support the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a central chiller plant, coordinating across various teams to ensure project alignment and performance objectives.
Human Resources
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support execution of the project from concept design through final acceptance
Coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and owner interfaces
Maintain alignment between design intent, vendor requirements, and field installation activities
Track scope, schedule, and deliverables under a fixed scope or GMP turnkey contract
Assist with coordination of design development and issued for construction documents
Review mechanical, electrical, structural, and controls drawings for constructability and integration
Support RFI generation, tracking, and resolution across disciplines
Participate in design reviews and value engineering efforts to optimize cost, schedule, and performance
Assist with equipment sizing validation and system integration reviews
Support procurement of long lead equipment including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, piping systems, electrical gear, and building automation systems
Track fabrication, factory testing, shipping, and delivery milestones
Coordinate vendor installation requirements, field support, and startup services
Review vendor submittals and technical data for compliance with contract documents
Support coordination between mechanical, electrical, controls, and civil trades
Assist with installation sequencing to maintain schedule and reduce rework
Participate in site walks, inspections, and quality control checks
Support safety planning and compliance in accordance with OSHA and site-specific requirements
Support pre functional and functional testing of chilled water systems
Coordinate with commissioning agents and vendors during startup and performance testing
Assist with integrated systems testing to verify plant capacity, redundancy, and efficiency
Support resolution of deficiencies identified during commissioning
Assist with development of turnover packages including as built drawings, O and M manuals, training materials, and warranties
Support owner training and transition to operations
Assist with final acceptance and contract closeout documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline
Two - seven or more years of experience supporting design build or turnkey mechanical infrastructure projects
Experience with central chiller plants, chilled water systems, or large HVAC infrastructure
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Understanding of design build workflows, procurement sequencing, and construction coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, or MS Project
Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills
Preferred
Experience supporting district cooling, data centers, campuses, or utility scale plants
Familiarity with commissioning processes and performance-based acceptance criteria
Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, Texas codes, and industry best practices
EIT certification or progress toward Professional Engineer licensure
Company
Invictus Strategy & Solutions
Invictus Strategy & Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering strategic human capital solutions with a focus on mission readiness, workforce alignment, and cleared talent acquisition.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase