Entry-Level Project Engineer, Construction

About Us

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients.

Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people‑centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose‑driven growth, Barry‑Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Project Engineer

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1,500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

You’ll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Work under the supervision of a preconstruction manager, construction project manager, or site superintendent in the planning, design, and construction management of design/build projects
• Become trained to support our site managers and construction project managers, and ultimately to move into such a role
• Gain experience in the building of industrial structures in manufacturing, distribution, cold storage, advanced technologies, oil & gas, pharma, and food processing
• Develop project schedules, phasing plans, bid lists, punch lists, and subcontractor notices to proceed
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, change orders, cost estimates, and subcontractor invoices
• Prepare documents including bids, scopes of work, and safety plans
• Conduct on‑site safety reviews and subcontractor scope reviews
• Implement quality control program activities
• Prequalify vendors and subcontractors
• Process RFIs, bulletins, and submittals
• Participate in post‑project reviews
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

• Construction industry related experience including project management (preferred)
• Experience overseeing the building/renovation of facilities in the manufacturing of food, beverage, consumer products or life science industries
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start‑up activities, client and company‑sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• A bachelor of science in civil engineering or construction management
• OSHA 10‑ or 30‑hour certification

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Project Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual…