Project Engineering Coordinator

Job Title: Project Engineering Coordinator

Location: Bayonne NJ Reports To: Project Manager Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Riggio Valve is a recognized leader in industrial valve repair and field services, supporting clients across the energy, petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing sectors. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and technical precision, we deliver solutions that keep critical systems running. We are currently seeking a Project Engineering Coordinator to support project execution and administration, with a clear growth path into project management.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for a technically minded individual with an engineering background who is interested in the organizational and leadership side of field service projects. As a Project Engineering Coordinator, you will support Project Managers by managing client communications, coordinating technical documentation, and streamlining project logistics. You’ll learn the full lifecycle of industrial valve repair and testing projects while building a strong foundation for advancement into a project management role.

Key Responsibilities

- Serve as the liaison between clients and project managers for technical and scheduling updates.

- Assist in reviewing technical work scopes, quotations, and specifications.

- Prepare and manage project documentation such as inspection reports, repair records, and compliance paperwork.

- Coordinate project schedules, technician dispatch, and material logistics.

- Track job status, milestones, and deliverables in project management tools.

- Assist with technical submittals, data books, and quality assurance documentation.

- Support procurement by identifying materials and coordinating with vendors.

- Participate in project kick-off and close-out meetings; document action items and ensure follow-through.

- Ensure proper filing and version control of engineering drawings, procedures, and client correspondence.

- Maintain awareness of applicable codes, standards, and customer-specific requirements (e.g., API, ASME, ISO).

Qualifications & Experience

Required

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or closely related discipline.

- 0–2 years of engineering or technical work experience, ideally in a service, repair, or manufacturing environment (internships or co-op experience welcome).

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset.

- High attention to detail and ability to work across multiple priorities.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel and Outlook).

- Basic understanding of project management principles and workflows.

- Comfort reading technical drawings, datasheets, or equipment manuals.

Preferred but Not Required

- Exposure to valve technology, rotating equipment, or mechanical systems.

- Familiarity with industry standards such as API, ASME, or ISO.

- Experience with ERP or project management software, experience with Salesforce would be a big plus.

- Understanding of QA/QC processes in a service environment.

- OSHA 10/30 certification or willingness to obtain.

Career Path & Development

This role offers a clear progression path into project management. The successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to quoting, planning, execution, and client interaction for technical projects — setting the stage for advancement into roles such as Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, and Project Manager.

Key Attributes

- Technically curious and detail-oriented

- Strong organizational and multitasking skills

- Comfortable in fast-paced, field-driven environments

- Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

- Eagerness to grow into leadership and project ownership roles

Why Join Frank D Riggio Co. Inc.?

- Join a high-performance team in a critical, industrial services sector

- Hands-on experience with complex, field-based engineering projects

- Supportive environment with mentorship from seasoned Project Managers

- Competitive compensation, benefits, and training opportunities

- Clear path from coordination to full project ownership

Work ability: Must be able to work in the United States.

Compensation & Hours: We offer a competitive salary with benefits commensurate with experience. We are only looking for full-time individuals. This is NOT a remote position.

Pay: This is a non-union hourly rate job: $55,000/yr – $75,000/yr based on experience

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Sick days

- Paid Holidays

- Bereavement

- Disability insurance

Physical Setting:

- Shop location with a potential for some field visits.

Schedule:

- Monday - Friday 6:30AM to 3 PM with overtime as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person