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Senior Project Engineer – Drive Industrial Mechanical Projects for Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction

Job Overview:

• Company: Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction (MAIC)
• Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000 - $150,000 per year plus Performance-Based Bonus
• Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland (Onsite with 20% travel required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Schedule: 45-50 hours per week
• Project Scope: Industrial mechanical construction including process piping, equipment setting, and plant maintenance
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Related Field, Valid Driver's License

The Opportunity:

You will serve as a vital link between the office and the field, managing multiple high-impact industrial projects from estimation to final closeout. Working directly with the Operations Manager, you will have the autonomy to solve complex on-site challenges, support our craft teams, and drive projects to safe, profitable completion. This position offers a direct pathway to transition into a Senior Project Manager or Operations leadership role within our growing organization.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Coordinate daily with the Operations Manager and jobsite foremen to support field execution and resolve technical roadblocks.
• Manage project buy-out processes for supplied materials to ensure absolute compliance with client and industry standards.
• Track individual project budgets using our cost control system to identify and capture out-of-scope changes early.
• Draft clear RFIs and update construction drawings to keep engineering specifications accurate and up to date.
• Formulate precise project estimates by analyzing labor production, performing material take-offs, and soliciting subcontractor quotes.
• Visit active project sites weekly to verify work progress, record subcontractor milestones, and photograph job site updates.
• Establish strong, communicative relationships with industrial clients to understand their facility layouts and production objectives.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of related industrial construction experience, preferably working for an industrial mechanical or prime contractor.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Thorough understanding of process and flow diagrams (P&IDs), layout drawings, and piping isometric drawings.
• Deep familiarity with ASME codes, standard industrial piping systems, and common welding processes like SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW.
• Ability to work in both clean food-grade environments and heavy industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Active driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and willingness to travel within the Baltimore metro area.
• Valid US Citizenship or verified Green Card status.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in industrial scheduling and structural estimating workflows.
• Proven track record of managing subcontractor agreements and materials expediting in an active plant environment.
• Strong technical background in rotating equipment installation and field piping support techniques.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus program designed to reward successful project delivery.
• Comprehensive mileage and expense reimbursement program for travel within the regional territory.
• Clear professional development plan with direct paths to Operations and Senior PM leadership.
• Supportive team environment that values field-first engineering and technical excellence.
• Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Term Life insurances.
• 401(k) Program with Discretionary Match.

About Us:

Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction (MAIC) is a premier industrial mechanical contractor dedicated to safety, craftsmanship, and accountability. We specialize in complex piping, equipment setting, and plant maintenance projects where technical execution and dependable field leadership make all the difference.

Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.