Industrial Project Engineer

Invictus Strategy & Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing strategic workforce solutions to mission-critical government and commercial operations. From cleared federal programs to complex industrial projects, we deliver top-tier professionals who drive performance, safety, and results. Our commitment to operational excellence and customer alignment makes us the partner of choice for organizations seeking agile and reliable talent solutions.

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,