Temporary Engineer Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in commercial construction while gaining exposure to all phases of project execution.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution.
• Assist with subcontractor buyouts, scope reviews, procurement activities, and project startup.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, bid packages, preliminary estimates, and cost analyses.
• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and closeout packages.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals for accuracy and constructability.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams to resolve project-related issues.
• Support quality control, safety initiatives, and project cost tracking.
• Assist in maintaining project schedules, logs, permits, contracts, and project management software.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects through coordination, scheduling, documentation, estimating, and field support.
• Understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, scheduling, estimating, and contract documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, Acumatica, or similar construction software.

Work Environment

The position offers a dynamic work environment with exposure to various phases of commercial construction projects. The work involves collaboration with a diverse team of professionals, including Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and engineers. The role requires proficiency in construction software and tools, necessitating a strong understanding of current technologies and processes in the industry.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $33.70/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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