Civil Project Engineer

SES Civil and Environmental LLC (SCE); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA/FSA

Employer paid life and disability

401K matching

PTO

Job summary

SES Civil and Environmental LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Civil Division with engineering analyses, technical writing, permit applications, and mentorship of teammates in Knoxville, TN. The role emphasizes quality control, project documentation, and coordinating design deliverables with field teams.

The position requires a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, 7+ years of field experience, and preferred PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent field of study.
• PE license preferred.
• 7+ years of field experience; design experience preferred.
• Experience in technical writing and quality control management.
• Familiar with project management tools for planning and tracking budget/schedule (MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore).
• Familiar with surveying/earthwork layout; able to read blueprints and geotechnical reports.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written past project descriptions for business development and RFQ responses.
• Prepare technical approaches for requests for proposals and qualification packages.
• Prepare preconstruction plans including Accident Prevention, Quality Control, and Environmental plans.
• Prepare project product submittals and review for contract conformance.
• Supervise accident prevention activities and ensure safety compliance on site.
• Perform quality control inspections, daily reports, and schedule control.
• Assist field personnel and project team with design plan and specification requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality control management

Budget & schedule tracking

Surveying & construction layout

Quantity takeoffs

Bid package review

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent field of study

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

SES Civil and Environmental LLC is expanding its workforce! We are searching for a proficient Project Engineer to join our growing civil business line. This role entails supporting the Civil Division through various tasks, including engineering analyses, detailed technical writing, permit applications and mentorship and support of teammates.

We offer a great benefits package complete with medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, employer paid life and disability, 401K matching, and paid time off (PTO).

This position will report to our Knoxville, TN office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare written past project descriptions, including photographic documentation, in support of business development.
• Prepare written project technical approach in support of requests for proposals.
• Prepare written request for qualifications and work scopes in support of procurement activities.
• Prepare written preconstruction plans (i.e., Accident Prevention Plans, Quality Control Plans, Environmental Protection Plans, Transportation Plans, etc.).
• Prepare project product submittals.
• Supervising accident prevention activities, applicable safety requirements in work methods, and methods for inspecting the work to ensure the safety measures and instructions are being applied.
• Performing quality control inspections, preparing daily reports, and scheduling and performing three phases of control on definable features of work as defined by contract specifications.
• Implementing and managing quality control system in accordance with the contract and quality control plan (i.e., USACE Remote Management System and NAVFAC Electronic Construction Management System).
• Setting up surveying equipment and surveying features to assist with the generation of project model, topography, as-built drawings, etc.
• Preparing and reviewing project specific documents for compliance with contract plans and specifications.
• Assisting personnel in the field on various projects and providing input on problem solving.
• Assisting engineers, project managers, and other project team members with specific design plan and specification requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent field of study.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• 7+ years of field experience, however design experience is preferred
• Experience in Technical Writing and Quality Control Management
• Familiar with project management tools and software for planning and tracking budget and schedule (i.e., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, etc.)
• Familiar with construction plans and specifications review for technical and constructability evaluations and assisting with estimating to support proposal preparation and construction activities.
• Familiar with surveying and construction layout for large earthwork and drainage projects (i.e., roadways, site development, landfills, dams, levees, streams, storm water facilities, etc.).
• \ Ability to perform quantity takeoffs for various types of construction projects and proposals using on-screen and manual take-off tools based on an accurate reading of blueprints, geotechnical reports, requests for proposals, and related documents and transferring data into software for review with others.
• Ability to review bid package documentation, plans and proposal specifications to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate for request for proposals, request for information, and subcontractor quotes.
• Understanding the surveying process and having the ability to communicate with surveyors and construction crews on a regular basis.
• Experience with the Department of Defense and/or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a plus
• Being familiar with current industry standards and practices.
• 10-20% travel is required.

Necessary Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Work is mostly performed from a sedentary posture. The employee is regularly required to hear, talk, sit, and use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard and phone. The employee may be occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and lift, handle, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) is a holding company of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation.

The BBCH family of companies include 8(a), small, and large businesses operating under the Aerostar, CCI, CSI, Herman, and SES brands. The vision of BBCH is to be best value companies and employers of choice, recognized for our dedication to our unity of purpose, values, employees, clients, and shareholders. For three decades, our best-value companies have provided federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for general construction, restoration services, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, professional services, and facility support services.

BBCH gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.