Onsite Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Kokosing; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing seeks a Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater construction) for the Mid-Atlantic region, open to DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets. Candidates with heavy commercial, highway, or industrial experience are welcome.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities, ensuring schedule adherence, and providing technical support across planning, design interpretation, and field operations. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of construction engineering experience.
• Bridge experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Water/Wastewater projects.
• Manage project engineering personnel including planning, assignments, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with requirements and support the overall construction schedule (Primavera P6).
• Provide technical support for construction planning and design; interpret design and methods; resolve design conflicts.
• Develop and administer project engineering procedures and documents (submittals, RFIs, expediting material deliveries, subcontractor/vendor/payments).
• Represent company in A/E, client, and project management meetings.
• Interface on-site departments to resolve problems and support schedule.
• Oversee pre-construction services, design-build, and business development for the project.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Construction engineering

Communication skills

Team management

PE licensure preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Kokosing seeks a Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater construction) for the Mid-Atlantic region, open to DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets. Candidates with heavy commercial, highway, or industrial experience are welcome.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities, ensuring schedule adherence, and providing technical support across planning, design interpretation, and field operations. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.