Project Engineer - Power Division

About Us

IMI Industrial Services Group is a full service, total solutions, industrial contractor. Established in 1988 in Watkinsville, Georgia, IMI has over 30 years of success in the Industrial construction industry. We have three satellite offices in Augusta, Covington, and Winder, GA. IMI supports manufacturers throughout most of the Southeast and we are expanding rapidly; big enough to have all the necessary resources, but small enough to give genuinely helpful personalized attention to everyone who puts their trust in us.

Why IMI?

• Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Production will always be met at IMI.
• We have maintained steady growth and continually strive to advance.
• Founded on family values and principles.
• Focused on work/life balance.
• Rewards:
  • Competitive salary packages
  • Healthcare benefits
  • PTO plans
  • 401k with company match
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Summary

IMI is seeking a full-time Project Engineer - Power & Utilities for the Athens, GA area.

Essential Functions

The Project Engineer will support fabrication and field execution for hydroelectric, power generation, and utility infrastructure projects. The Project Engineer will support engineering review, estimating, fabrication planning, quality compliance, vendor coordination, and schedule management for complex power-related projects. The ideal incumbent would be an Engineer or Fabrication professional with a strong structural or mechanical background and firsthand experience in a large structural or industrial fabrication shop.

• Review and interpret structural and mechanical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Perform detailed material takeoffs and support estimating and quotation development.
• Support fabrication execution planning, shop scheduling, and material procurement.
• Coordinate with internal fabrication teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Review and support compliance with customer quality requirements and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Assist with inspection documentation, audits, and project turnover packages.
• Track fabrication schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Support field installation teams and customer coordination as required.
• Assist the Manager of Engineering & Field Services with technical and execution support.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in a structural steel or industrial fabrication shop environment; mechanical or structural fabrication for power or utility facilities; or industrial or power generation project execution.
• Experience reviewing drawings, performing takeoffs, and supporting fabrication projects is required.
• Estimating, vendor coordination, and quality documentation experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Project (or similar) and Adobe.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Stand or walk for long periods of time, including jobsite visits.
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, or manipulate objects
• Manual dexterity for standard office equipment.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Travel to fabrication shops and jobsite environments up to 50%.

IMI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace in compliance with federal/state regulations. Employees are prohibited from using or possessing illegal drugs or alcohol on duty. This position is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and random drug testing.

IMI Industrial Services Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.