Civil Project Engineer - Fabrication QA & MDOT Reviews

SMEUSA; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

Employer covers medical premium

401k match

Profit sharing into 401k

Performance bonuses

Yearly wage evaluations

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

SME is seeking a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer to lead project management and provide technical support for fabrication QA review services for steel and concrete structures. This role focuses on projects performed in fabrication shops for Michigan counties and cities, in accordance with MDOT requirements.

The ideal candidate is an experienced civil engineering consultant with QA testing experience, familiar with DOT standards, fabrication processes, and able to lead technical

Qualifications

• Four-year civil engineering degree required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan required.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with fabrication review, special inspections, QA, and/or materials testing project management preferred but not mandatory for right candidate.
• Ability to scope, price, and manage technical review work.
• Organized, detail oriented, capable of managing multiple active fabrication projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, team members, and supervisors.
• Ethical conduct, confidentiality, and safety compliance are essential.
• Knowledge of DOT specifications and construction standards.
• Ability to manage, track progress, and monitor deliverables for several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage steel and concrete fabrication QA review projects for Local Agency clients in Michigan.
• Prepare scopes and quote fabrication review work based on MDOT standards and project requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for counties, cities, fabricators, and internal SCN staff.
• Coordinate and schedule fabrication shop reviews for structural steel and concrete components.
• Work with inspection and testing staff to execute reviews per MDOT specifications and ITPs.
• Oversee review schedules, reporting, and final documentation packages.
• Review reports for quality, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal.
• Identify issues during fabrication and coordinate resolutions with team and client.
• Support business development, proposal generation, project setup, and invoice review.
• Become proficient with MDOT and project-specific fabrication QA requirements for Local Agencies.
• Provide technical consulting related to structural steel and prestressed concrete fabrication QA services.
• Mentoring, leading, and developing team members for career growth.
• Occasionally assist with project management support for other SCN services.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Technical problem solving

Leadership

Detail oriented

Education

PE License – Michigan

PMP Certification – preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SME is seeking a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer to lead project management and provide technical support for fabrication QA review services for steel and concrete structures. This role focuses on projects performed in fabrication shops for Michigan counties and cities, in accordance with MDOT requirements.

The ideal candidate is an experienced civil engineering consultant with QA testing experience, familiar with DOT standards, fabrication processes, and able to lead technical