Construction Engineer

Overview

Join a leading automotive manufacturer, partnered with Aquent, and make a real impact on their North American facility standards as a Standards Engineer. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of their facilities, collaborating with expert teams, and driving innovation in construction practices. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to a company committed to excellence.
As a Standards Engineer, you will play a vital role in developing and maintaining North American facility construction standards. Collaborate with external firms, lead reviews, and present your work to upper management. You will also analyze construction change requests, breakdown reports, and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and incorporate lessons learned into revisions. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of the company’s facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with outside firms to develop and maintain construction standards and specifications
• Lead workgroup draft reviews, gather feedback, and implement revisions
• Present standards and specifications to upper management for review and approval
• Create and manage an annual schedule, track progress, and provide monthly status reports
• Review construction change requests, major breakdown reports, and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and incorporate lessons learned into revisions
• Provide support for study requests related to renewals and utilities

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with standards and specifications in the construction industry (e.g., AE firm, construction planning, standards development)
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam (or other PDF editing software)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• 3+ years of experience in industrial mechanical systems (piping, chilled water, compressed air, etc.)

About Aquent Talent:
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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.