Infrastructure Project Engineer, Utilities & Construction

Aecon U.S.; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits (Dental/Med/

401K (comprehensive match)

Vacation - Paid Time Off

STIP

Wellness Benefit

Green Living Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Aecon Utilities is hiring a Project Engineer to estimate labor, equipment, and material costs for underground utilities within development projects. The role covers contract admin, procurement, and invoicing for awarded projects, with regular travel to Akron and Youngstown, OH areas.

Responsibilities include data analysis, guiding project crews, tracking costs, and preparing invoices. Requires engineering degree and 2+ years in construction, plus valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Recent University or College graduate in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide data analysis, reporting, and project insights to the General Manager to support informed decision‑making.
• Support Project Superintendents and Foremen in the effective management of crews and overall project execution.
• Track and report project productivity, costs, schedules, and progress.
• Perform quantity take‑offs from construction drawings and specifications.
• Communicate with customer technical support departments as required.
• Distribute administrative and contractual documentation following project award.
• Monitor job costs and prepare regular cost reports for management on active projects.
• Provide data and support for month‑end project reconciliations.
• Prepare, submit, and track progress billings and final invoices in coordination with Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with cost control, scheduling, progress tracking, and project forecasting activities.
• Maintain organized project files and correspondence for both active and completed projects.
• Provide technical and administrative support to field staff as needed.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of as‑built drawings.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

MS Office

Excel

Word

Project management

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree (recent graduate)

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Aecon Utilities is hiring a Project Engineer to estimate labor, equipment, and material costs for underground utilities within development projects. The role covers contract admin, procurement, and invoicing for awarded projects, with regular travel to Akron and Youngstown, OH areas.

Responsibilities include data analysis, guiding project crews, tracking costs, and preparing invoices. Requires engineering degree and 2+ years in construction, plus valid driver’s license.