Construction Project Engineer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Project Engineer to support heavy industrial construction projects. You will work closely with the Project Manager and Site Superintendent to manage information flow, field quality, and safety compliance.

The role requires a strong technical background, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in dynamic field environments. A client‑focused approach and independent work style are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Some professional experience in industrial construction (concrete, excavation, piping, mechanical, structural or equipment setting) preferred but not required.
• Strong ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings and schematics.
• Proficient with mathematical concepts like fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage multiple variables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and precise technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Generate, log, track, and process RFIs and product submittals to keep data moving between field crews and design engineers.
• Evaluate drawings revisions and contract modifications for design discrepancies and cost impacts; disseminate updates to the field.
• Maintain meticulous project records and closeout documentation.
• Interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and equipment diagrams.
• Conduct site walkthroughs to verify quality and safety compliance.
• Perform field measurements and layout verifications for alignment.
• Prepare quantity take-offs to support change orders, procurement logs, and cost forecasting.
• Assist in developing and updating the master construction schedule using Primavera P6.
• Track daily labor, equipment, and supplier invoices against budget.
• Promote and enforce EHS programs on-site and ensure proper onboarding and material delivery.

Skills

RFI tracking

Submittals processing

Field coordination

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc., has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our Pittsburgh Operations Team. The Project Engineer handles the technical, procurement, and document control disciplines required to successfully execute heavy industrial construction projects. Working closely with the Project Manager and Site Superintendent, the Project Engineer will manage the flow of information and monitor field quality and safety compliance. This position requires a strong technical background, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic field environments.

The ideal candidate will also have a client-focused approach and will work well independently and as part of the project team.

Chemsteel Construction Company offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefit package. This is a perfect career opportunity to join an experienced group of professionals that are committed to providing our customers with quality project results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate, log, track, and process Requests for Information (RFIs) and product submittals to keep engineering data moving seamlessly between field crews and design engineers.
• Evaluate new drawing revisions and contract modifications to identify design discrepancies, quantify cost impacts, and distribute updated specifications to the field.
• Maintain meticulous project records and markups to compile accurate closeout documentation and final asset handovers.
• Interpret engineering blueprints, structural schematics, and equipment diagrams.
• Conduct routine site walkthroughs to verify that work complies with the project's quality plan.
• Perform or coordinate field measurements and layout verifications to ensure structural and mechanical alignment.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from design documents to support change orders, procurement logs, and cost forecasting.
• Assist in developing and updating the master construction schedule using Primavera P6 to monitor sequencing milestones.
• Track daily labor productivity, equipment allocations, and supplier invoices against the budget to minimize cost overruns.
• Actively promote and enforce the company's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs on-site.
• Act as a central hub craft workers, ensuring proper onboarding, material deliveries, and clear scopes of work.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Some professional experience in the industrial construction industry, with experience in concrete, excavation, underground and exposed piping, mechanical, structural or equipment setting is preferred, but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of interpreting and producing engineering drawings and schematics.
• Mathematical proficiency utilizing fractions, percentages, ratios for practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and examine a variety of tangible variables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent business and technical writing;
• Ability to focus on details as required, and have the ability to work well within a deadline driven environment.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong work ethic - results driven.

Travel

May require overnight and extended travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

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