Project Engineer

Phillips Infrastructure; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Engineer at Phillips Infrastructure will plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for large-scale power delivery and civil projects, including foundations, fencing, grading, and site development. You will work with internal teams and external partners to align project plans with on-site execution and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will track field quantities, review drawings for constructability, and support budgeting, scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience with advanced reporting and analytics tools (Excel, BlueBeam, MS Project) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to decipher drawings and specifications.
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience is a plus.
• Experience with substation or utility projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track project quantities and production for field activities.
• Analyze drawings and constructability; present solutions to owners.
• Review plan changes and generate RFIs for constructability issues.
• Develop, implement, and optimize processes to improve efficiency.
• Work with Project Supervisors, Foreman, and Crews for on-site alignment.
• Assist field personnel to resolve issues.
• Apply QA/QC measures in the field for all construction aspects.
• Utilize survey equipment and materials for layout and quality assessments.
• Utilize QA/QC tracking sheets and reports for documenting quality.
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Assist with project schedules and field production tracking.
• Generate weekly reports for all project information and updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Related field

Tools

Excel

BlueBeam

MS Project

Job description

This role requires extensive travel.

Summary

The Project Engineer in this role is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities for Large and Medium-sized, extensive projects in the power delivery and civil construction industry, encompassing; Foundations, fencing, site grading, site development, clearing & access establishment. This role provides technical expertise and project oversight, ensuring that all administrative and engineering aspects align with project goals. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Project Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining alignment between project plans and on-site execution. This position supports multiple concurrent projects while gradually taking on leadership responsibilities, with the potential for career advancement into a management role.

• Track project quantities and production for all field activities.
• Analyze drawings, understand constructability of scope of work. Present solutions to owners for design issues that may arise in the field.
• Review plan changes and generate RFI’s for constructability issues.
• Develop, implement, and optimize processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Work with Project Supervisors, Foreman, and Crews to ensure alignment between project plans and on-site execution.
• Assist field personnel in any capacity to resolve issues.
• Apply Quality Assurance / Quality Control measures in the field for all aspects of construction.
• Utilize survey equipment & materials to assist crews with construction layout & quality assessments of construction items in field.
• Utilize QA/QC tracking sheets and reports for documenting quality of work.
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Assist with project schedules and field production tracking.
• Generate weekly reports for all project information and updates.
• Generate and track submittals for construction materials.
• Generate and track material purchase orders.
• Attend daily pre-construction meetings to assess plan of the day.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards

Requirements

• Willing to relocate and commit to extensive travel
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Strong work ethic & integrity
• Capable of multitasking and working under pressure and tight deadlines
• Willing to collaborate in team-oriented environments, but also work independently at times and maintain self-productive workloads

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Experience with advanced reporting and analytics tools (Excel, BlueBeam, MS Project, etc.) is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to decipher drawings & specifications
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience is a plus
• Experience with substation or utility projects is a plus

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.