Industrial Project Engineer

Position Overview
Invictus is seeking a Project Engineer to support the turnkey design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and turnover of a 42,000-ton central chiller plant in Central Texas. This role works closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, design partners, vendors, and field teams to coordinate execution under a single point of responsibility delivery model.

The Project Engineer plays a critical coordination role across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. This individual will ensure alignment between design intent, field installation, equipment delivery, and performance requirements while supporting cost, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.

This is a full time W2 position based in Houston, Texas, with regular on-site engagement in Central Texas and limited travel.

Key Responsibilities

Turnkey Project Coordination

• 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

Engineering and Design Support

• 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

Procurement and Vendor Management

• 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

Construction and Field Integration

• 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

Commissioning and Performance Validation

• 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

Turnover and Closeout

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Physical and Work Environment

• On site role within an active construction environment
• Ability to walk large job sites, access mechanical rooms, and climb ladders or stairs
• Occasional extended hours during equipment delivery, tie ins, and commissioning phases

Employment Eligibility

Invictus Strategy & Solutions is unable to provide sponsorship at this time. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

EEO Statement

Invictus Strategy and Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must meet all applicable site safety and access requirements.