Project Engineer

MWH Constructors; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

MWH Constructors is seeking a qualified Project Engineer to support water treatment plant construction projects in Colorado. This role requires travel and a hands-on approach to coordinate field activities, drawings, and project documentation.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while contributing to cost tracking, RFIs, submittals, and closeout activities across critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years of field construction experience at the jobsite level.
• Experience on large heavy civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to project management and field supervision teams.
• Assist with daily construction operations, field coordination, and schedule execution.
• Review drawings, specs, and contracts to identify conflicts and requirements.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and other documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and owners to resolve issues.
• Support layout, elevations, and control lines verification.

Skills

Field construction

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera

Expedition

SharePoint

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, flex time, 401(k)

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking a qualified Project Engineer to support critical water treatment plant (WTP) construction projects in and around Colorado. This position will require travelling.

Essential Functions

Project Engineering & Construction Support

• Provide technical and administrative support to project management and field supervision teams to ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Assist with daily construction operations, field coordination, work planning, and execution of project activities.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify potential conflicts, constructability concerns, and technical requirements.
• Prepare, track, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
• Support construction layout activities, including verification of elevations, measurements, and building control lines.
• Prepare construction sketches, work plans, temporary works documentation, and technical reports as required.

Project Controls & Cost Management

• Assist with project scheduling, progress tracking, cost monitoring, and construction productivity reporting.
• Support quantity takeoffs, material tracking, labor productivity analysis, and cost forecasting.
• Assist with change order preparation, cost estimates, contract modifications, and supporting documentation.
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices, payment applications, and project-related expenditures.
• Maintain accurate project records, correspondence, technical documentation, and reporting systems.
• Assist with identifying potential project risks, schedule impacts, and cost-related issues.

Subcontractor & Procurement Coordination

• Support subcontractor procurement, bid package development, and vendor coordination.
• Assist with material and equipment procurement, including purchase orders, delivery schedules, and inventory tracking.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to support project sequencing, schedule requirements, and construction milestones.
• Monitor material availability and equipment deliveries to minimize potential disruptions to field operations.
• Participate in subcontractor coordination meetings and document action items.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Conduct field inspections to verify construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, permits, applicable codes, and quality standards.
• Support implementation of project-specific quality control and assurance procedures.
• Assist with inspection documentation, testing coordination, and resolution of nonconforming work.
• Promote and actively participate in MWH's safety culture by following established health and safety policies and procedures.
• Identify and communicate potential safety hazards, quality concerns, and construction issues to project leadership.

Project Documentation & Communication

• Prepare and maintain daily reports, progress updates, meeting minutes, and construction documentation.
• Participate in project meetings with internal teams, subcontractors, engineers, and owners.
• Assist with weekly and monthly progress reporting, schedule updates, and project performance documentation.
• Maintain accurate and current project management systems and document control records.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, as-built documentation, and turnover packages.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.
• 2-3 years' field construction experience at the jobsite level.
• Experience on large heavy civil construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work within a larger team environment.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management data base systems such as Primavera Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.