Project Engineer (Richmond)

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager and Superintendent with respect to safety, quality, planning and production, finance, and record keeping on heavy civil infrastructure and transportation construction projects consisting of highway, road, bridge, civil and site work. The Project Engineer may work in conjunction with other Project Engineers on the same project and may also report to a Senior Project Engineer on some projects. The Project Engineer may assist in on-boarding newer Project Engineers and help in supporting engineer interns. The Project Engineer may support one or more projects concurrently, depending on size and scope of work within an operating region, and may assist the estimating, cost control, and engineering teams occasionally.

Safety :

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of weekly Toolbox Talks and Daily Safety Huddles.
• Assist with labor force new hire process.
• Make Miss Utility One Call Center requests and confirm mark-outs have been completed to ensure no utilities are damaged during construction activities.
• Ensure that SSHASP and Hazardous Communication Program documents are maintained and include all relevant MSDS.
• Participate and record findings of periodic jobsite safety inspections with safety and other supervisory personnel.
• Track all incidents and injuries that occur on the project.

Financial :

Planning and Production :

Quality Control :

Record Keeping :

Qualifications :

B.S. Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering, or 4-Year Degree in Construction or Environmental Management with 2 to 3 years of related experience.

Experience in Heavy Civil Construction (highways, roads, bridges, structures, support of excavation, cast-in-place and pile foundations, underground utility systems, site work, and environmental; wastewater treatment plants a plus).

Capable of meeting deadlines, self-motivated, detail oriented, highly organized, excellent follow-through capability.

Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential to this position.

Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and accurately process documents and perform duties in a timely manner.

Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe / Bluebeam, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Viewpoint, HeavyBid, and HeavyJob a plus.

Valid Driver's License.

Able to obtain TWIC, DBIDs, or other similar credentials for access to restricted or government sites.

Location : Richmond, VA

Travel Requirements : Works within an operating region that may require one-way travel distances of up to 100 miles. Occasional overnight travel to other regional offices may be required.