Entry-Level Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Project Engineer

Job overview

The Entry-Level Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Project Engineer is an onsite role based in Fond du Lac, WI, with work split between the office and jobsites and travel to project locations as required. Compensation is $65,000 per year. The role supports project delivery by coordinating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection work against project cost and schedule requirements. Through a structured three-to-five-year development path, the engineer assists with coordination, scope development, procurement, budgets, phasing, testing, commissioning, and owner training. The work helps ensure high-quality trade work and resolve project constraints while meeting project-specific requirements.

What you'll do

• Assist with MEPFP coordination among subcontractors, internal teams, clients, and design partners
• participate in design meetings and help resolve trade conflicts
• assist with project scopes and responsibility matrices
• identify early procurement items
• manage design checkpoints and constraints
• support budget updates, phasing plans, construction sequencing, testing, commissioning, and owner training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

entry level

mepfp

mechanical systems

electrical systems

plumbing

fire protection

construction

fond du lac wi

c.d. smith construction

office and jobsite

travel to project locations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Entry-level role with a structured three-to-five-year development path; interns are welcome to apply. Position typically splits time evenly between office and jobsites, with travel to project locations as required.

About the employer

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.