08-Carolinas Water - Project Engineer

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the Water/Wastewater Division in the Charlotte, NC area. You will work under the Project Manager, interfacing with estimating, operations coordination, and the project superintendent.

You will gain experience in estimating, scheduling, and shop drawing reviews while supporting procurement and subcontract coordination. The role emphasizes field coordination and project documentation.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 1–2 years of Project Engineer experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute project tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
• Maintain and update project logs (Submittal, RFI).
• Update project schedules and track progress.
• Identify needs and write RFIs.
• Prepare, review, and process shop drawings.
• Maintain as-built drawings and O&M materials.
• Analyze PO and Subcontract scopes; assist procurement.
• Assist purchasing and expediting of materials.
• Distribute contract documents to sites, vendors, and subs.
• Coordinate with subs and vendors to ensure progress.
• Conduct site visits to ensure conformance with plans.
• Support project startup activities and provide PM with accurate info.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

P6 scheduling

Reading drawings

Bluebeam

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

P6 scheduling software

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to work in the Water/Wastewater Division in the Charlotte, NC area. The successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of specific project tasks as assigned by the Project Manager. In this position, the candidate will interface with the estimating division (Project Engineers will gain/enhance experience in estimating), Operations Coordinator (administrative functions are required to complete many assigned tasks) and the Project Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Primarily performs duties in planning for commercial projects.
• Maintain project logs (i.e. Submittal Log, RFI log, etc.).
• Maintain and update schedules.
• Identify need for and write RFI’s.
• Prepare, review and process shop drawings.
• Maintain as-built drawings.
• Collect and assemble O&M materials.
• Purchase Order and Subcontract Scope analysis and drafting.
• Material purchasing and expediting.
• Document distribution.
• Value engineering design and proposals.
• Coordinating with Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Contract document distribution to job site, vendors and subcontractors.
• Visits project sites to monitor progress conformance to plans and standards.
• Coordinate facility startup activities.Provide the Project Manager with support and accurate information to maximize project management effectiveness.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Ability to learn P6 scheduling software.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents and plans.
• Familiarity with construction platform software.
• Bluebeam software experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 1-2 years of experience as Project Engineer preferred.