Project Engineer

Washington Corporations; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Safety-conscious team environment

Job summary

Washington Corporations is seeking a Project Engineer to provide critical field and office support for environmental remediation and civil construction projects. You will assist with project administration, safety, QA/QC, and cost tracking, while advising the Project Manager in decision-making.

This project-based role requires travel to project sites and ongoing collaboration with the project team to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery and compliance with specifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of civil construction and/or environmental remediation experience.
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project drawings and specifications for field crews and supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations and measure progress of completed/installed materials.
• Assist in preparing work plans and work packages for the team.
• Assist with field surveying, layout support, and as-built data compilation.
• Oversee QA/QC to ensure compliance with plans and manage subcontractor work.
• Prepare and submit project reports, RFIs, memorandums, and maintain records.
• Assist with cost estimates and tracking project costs/revenue.
• Support change orders, contract management, and procurement.
• Provide onsite project support to ensure safe, cost‑effective, timely completion.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

5+ years civil construction/environmental remediation experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Project / Scheduling software

GPS surveying tools

Excel/Word/Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer with experience in environmental remediation and/or civil construction to join our team. This role provides critical field and office support to the Project Manager and project operations team, assisting with project administration, quality control, safety, financial tracking, contract management, and project data management. The Project Engineer will also play an advisory role, offering insights and using judgment to make decisions within their authority.

This is a project-based position. Travel to the project site is required.

Safety Commitment

Actively engage in and contribute to the company's safety culture, ensuring safety protocols are followed on the project. Participate in pre-task planning and assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).

Project Administration & Documentation

• Interpret project drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations, including measuring and determining the percentage of completed/installed materials.
• Assist in preparing work plans and work packages for the team.
• Assist with field surveying, layout support, and compilation of as-built data.
• Oversee project QA/QC to ensure compliance with plans and specifications and manage subcontractor work to ensure quality.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and submit required project reports, including daily reports, photographs, RFIs, and memorandums.
• Assist in maintaining project record‑keeping and correspondence functions.
• Oversee the process and submittal tracking system, preparing and reviewing all project deliverables.

Cost & Financial Tracking

• Assist with cost estimates, including quantity takeoffs and historical production evaluations.
• Help develop and implement systems to track project cost and revenue using standard software.

Onsite Project Support

• Support the completion of onsite activities in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner.
• Assist with change order preparation, proposal development, and contract management.
• Assist the project team with subcontractor and vendor procurement and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager, including tracking project milestones and managing design elements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and solve practical problems while keeping all relevant parties informed of issues or risks.
• Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with a wide variety of stakeholders both in person, via telephone, and in writing.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong spreadsheet skills required. Project Scheduling software experience is helpful but can be provided.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of surveying techniques including the use of GPS equipment; water/soil sampling and testing; quality assurance/control; construction technology; and civil design preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience with civil construction (concrete work, piping systems and utility work), environmental remediation and geotechnical construction (soil mixing, slurry walls, batch plant operations) preferred.

Certifications

• Current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certificate or 8-hour refresher (Provided if necessary).

Other Requirements

• Must meet medical requirements
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet company insurance requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in civil construction and/or environmental remediation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional development and career growth.
• Work within a dynamic and safety-conscious team environment.

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