Performs cost segregation studies for commercial properties by reviewing construction plans, invoices, depreciation schedules, and property data. Conducts virtual site reviews, classifies building and utility components, prepares detailed spreadsheets and reports, incorporates supporting documentation, resolves project issues, addresses review comments, and communicates with clients and stakeholders while managing multiple deadlines.
This is a remote position.
US Cost Segregation Project Engineer
About PeoplePartners
- Great careers start with great people — and at PeoplePartners, people come first.
- We’re a Great Place to Work® certified company connecting talented professionals with exciting opportunities and US businesses. Here, you’ll get more than a role: you’ll gain global exposure, meaningful learning opportunities, and room to grow your career while being part of a vibrant, supportive culture.
- We believe great work happens when people feel trusted, valued, and connected. If you’re ready to build your career with a team that takes its work seriously — without taking itself too seriously — you’ll feel right at home.
Role Overview
- What if your engineering knowledge could uncover financial value hidden inside commercial properties?
- As our US Cost Segregation Project Engineer, you’ll put engineering analysis, construction knowledge, and a sharp eye for detail to work on cost segregation studies for one of our US clients.
- Think of it as part engineering, part investigation. You’ll dig into construction plans, invoices, depreciation schedules, property data, and building systems to understand what’s there, how it should be classified, and how it translates into a detailed client deliverable.
- You’ll own projects across multiple stages — from preliminary research and virtual site reviews to asset classification, report preparation, management review, and client follow-up.
- If you enjoy the detective work just as much as the technical work, this could be the specialist engineering career path you’ve been looking for.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review project files, depreciation schedules, construction plans, and invoices.
- Confirm project dates, cost basis, and production requirements.
- Coordinate and conduct virtual site visits.
- Document relevant property assets and improvements.
- Read and interpret architectural and engineering construction plans and specifications.
- Analyze and classify building and utility-system components.
- Prepare detailed spreadsheets and written property reports.
- Incorporate photographs and supporting documentation into reports.
- Prepare accurate and detailed cost segregation studies.
- Respond to management review comments and update deliverables as required.
- Resolve project issues and follow up on incomplete information.
- Communicate professionally with clients, sales stakeholders, and senior management.
- Manage multiple assigned projects and meet required deadlines.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Minimum four-year engineering or technical degree.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering construction plans and specifications.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned workloads.
- Confidence communicating directly with clients and internal stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Commercial real estate
- Construction management
- Building design
- Building management/maintenance
- Previous exposure to cost segregation studies or related property and construction analysis is advantageous.
Why Join PeoplePartners?
- At PeoplePartners, you’ll have the opportunity to turn your engineering background into expertise in a specialized field while building valuable experience supporting a US business.
- You’ll enjoy the flexibility of a work-from-home setup, international exposure, and opportunities to learn, develop your capabilities, and grow your career. You’ll also be part of our Great Place to Work® certified, people-first culture, where trust, collaboration, and great work go together.
- Remote doesn’t mean disconnected. You’ll have opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate through PeoplePartners employee engagement activities, while working with professionals across borders and building experience that can broaden your career.
- Ready to put your engineering knowledge to work somewhere it can make a measurable difference? Apply with PeoplePartners and show us how your technical background can translate into great cost segregation work.
Work Details
- Work Setup: Remote / Work from Home.
- Market Supported: USA.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday.
- Working Hours: Night-shift (EST).
Benefits
- Permanent Work-from-home setup
- Company-provided equipment
- Secondary Wi-Fi Modem
- 21 Leave Credits Annually - Leave benefits begin on Day 1.
- 100% conversion of UNUSED leave credits
- HMO on Day 1
- 13th Month Pay
- Monthly Gift Voucher
- Milestone Tokens (Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas).
- A Life Beyond the Screen #WorkLifeBalance.
- Active employee engagements physically such as Christmas Party & Team Building, and virtual events such as town-hall with prizes.
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