A bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a similar area of study, and/or previous field and craft experience.
At least two years of prior experience in mechanical contracting, specializing in support for full mechanical scopes, including plumbing and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).
Proficiency in Excel and computer literacy.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.
Ability to climb ladders and access and egress trenches, attic spaces, and confined spaces.
Hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments.
Ability to recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.
Responsibilities
Assist the Project Manager in planning work schedules, determining manpower levels, and arranging assignment of project personnel.
Assist in coordinating project personnel activities to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Advise the Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties, and assist in circumventing or resolving them as required.
Compose or edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required.
Oversee or process day-to-day administrative items as authorized by a supervisor.
Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analyses at a supervisor’s request, including research, development, or interpretation of data, typically with little instruction or supervision.
Desired Qualifications
Exposure to construction-based software such as Bluebeam is preferred.
Experience with Revit, Navisworks, and/or Autodesk Build or Procore is a plus.
Project Engineer
Murray Company Mechanical Contractors · Riverside, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-17
Salary: USD 85,000–95,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Commercial
Description
Come grow with us...
At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.
Position Summary
The Project Engineer (PE) position at Murray Company is a key entry point into construction project management, and our PE's play a critical role in the success of each project. As a Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside best-in-industry project managers and field leaders within our commercial division, specializing in plumbing and mechanical projects. This role provides business and administrative support to facilitate the planning and coordination of activities of assigned project to ensure that goals and objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Location: Riverside, CA with anticipated travel to designated project sites in and around the greater metropolitan area.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Project Manager in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, and arranging for assignment of project personnel.
Assist in the coordination of project personnel activities to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
May advise Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties. Assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
Compose and/or edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required.
Oversee and/or process day-to-day administrative items per supervisor’s authorization.
Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis per supervisor’s request. Such items would usually require research, development and/or interpretation of data and be performed with little instruction or supervision.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering or similar area of study and/or previous field and craft experience.
2+ years of prior experience in mechanical contracting with a specialty in supporting full mechanical scopes (plumbing and HVAC).
Proficiency in Excel and computer literacy.
Exposure to various construction-based software such as Bluebeam preferred.
Experience with Revit, Navisworks and/or Autodesk Build / Procore a plus.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.
Must be able to climb ladders, access and egress trenches and/or attic spaces and/or confined spaces.
Requires hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments.
Must be able to recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.
Compensation
$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Total Rewards
Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.
Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements
Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.
Work Authorization
Murray Company is not sponsoring employment-based visas at this time. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.