Project Engineer

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) program with generous matching

Annual bonus eligibility

Profit-sharing program

Job summary

A family-owned marine construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer to support marine construction projects. You will assist with daily engineering activities, project scheduling, and cost tracking while maintaining comprehensive documentation. Ideal for early-career engineers, the position promotes hands-on experience in marine and heavy civil construction. The company offers a strong focus on safety and quality, a family-like culture, and an industry-leading benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in construction or engineering, internships welcome.
• Interest in marine and heavy civil construction is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to job sites approximately 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily engineering and construction activities.
• Support project scheduling efforts and track costs.
• Maintain project documentation and coordinate procurement.

Skills

Construction experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Understanding of construction drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Scheduling software

Job description

The Project Engineer supports marine construction projects by assisting with field engineering, scheduling, documentation, and coordination activities. Working under the guidance of the Project Manager and Superintendent, the Project Engineer helps ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and in accordance with contract requirements. This position is ideal for early-career engineers who are eager to gain hands‑on experience in marine and heavy civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily engineering and construction activities on marine construction job sites.
• Support project scheduling efforts, including updating master schedules and short-term work plans.
• Help track project costs, quantities, and documentation.
• Assist in identifying and documenting change orders and project impacts.
• Prepare and distribute meeting materials, take meeting notes, and help track action items.
• Maintain project documentation including drawings, submittals, RFIs, logs, and reports.
• Assist with procurement by coordinating materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
• Review shop drawings and submittals with guidance from senior project staff.
• Support coordination between field crews, subcontractors, survey teams, and project management.
• Follow company safety policies and actively participate in jobsite safety efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the project team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in construction, engineering, or a related field (internship or co‑op experience welcome).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Interest in marine, heavy civil, or environmental construction.
• Basic understanding of construction drawings, schedules, and cost tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; exposure to AutoCAD or scheduling software is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from field and office teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, field‑oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel to job sites approximately 80% of the time.
• Willingness to work variable hours based on project schedules.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety and quality.

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100‑year‑old, family‑owned company that specializes in water‑based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family‑oriented culture.

Culture & Benefits

• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family‑focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above‑average compensation.
• We offer an industry‑leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(k) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit‑sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.