Construction Project Engineer - Data Centers

Walbridge; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbridge is seeking a Project Engineer for its Operations Team in the Charlotte area. This role involves overseeing construction engineering activities for Data Center, Vehicle Manufacturing, or General Build projects among others. The Project Engineer will manage onsite activities and ensure compliance with company and contract requirements while fostering effective communication with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should possess at least a 4-year engineering degree and a minimum of 3 years in construction engineering, combined with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction codes and standards.
• In-depth understanding of interdependence between functional units.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering activities comply with company requirements.
• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions.
• Represent company during client and project management meetings.
• Oversee small to medium sized projects.

Skills

Construction engineering technology

Budget management

Financial forecasting

Risk mitigation

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

4-year engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Operations Team working on Data Center, Vehicle Manufacturing or General Build Construction projects. The role will include planning, developing, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities for large, extensive construction projects. Technical support includes participation in construction planning and design, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, constructability reviews, and shop drawing processing. You’ll also get to develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents in the Prolog database, material status reports, process requests for information, and manage meeting minutes.

Location

Project located near Hamlet, NC. However, we are seeking individuals who are highly willing to travel to our client projects on a long‑term basis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule. Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, and shop drawing processing. Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents.
• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities. This includes subcontractor planning and administration, and work assignments. Interface all on‑site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction in support of overall project schedules.
• Represent company, project and/or department during A/E, client and project management meetings.
• Key technical person on projects. May be responsible for one or more small to medium sized projects.

Qualifications

• 4‑year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in‑depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.

Ideally you will also have

• Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Established technical knowledge, encompassing construction and engineering processes, procurement, project controls reporting, and contract management.
• Proficiency in budget management, financial forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements.

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EEO/AA

Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.