Project Engineer

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale treatment and industrial projects. You’ll collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure safety, schedule, and budget are met with high quality.

You will help leverage Baker Waters’ self-perform capabilities, contributing to schedule control, cost efficiency, and craftsmanship on wastewater treatment plants and water treatment systems.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in water/wastewater construction or related heavy civil work.
• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of construction practices, scheduling, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Bluebeam experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute contract documents, addenda, field orders, RFIs, and RFPs.
• Review and track shop drawings and submittals for specification compliance.
• Support project quality control efforts, including deviation reports, pre-pour inspections, and testing requirements.
• Coordinate RFIs among owners, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing proposals and owner change order requests, including pricing of self-perform work.
• Maintain “As‑Built” drawings and prepare project close‑out documentation.
• Collect and organize O&M manuals, guarantees, and warranties.
• Help maximize efficiency and quality through effective use of self-perform work.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

BS in Construction Management

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

As a Project Engineer, you’ll support the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale treatment and industrial projects. You’ll work closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure work is completedsafely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

A key part of this role is helping leverage Baker Waters’ self-perform capabilities — giving our teams greater control over schedule, cost, and craftsmanship. This role is integral to the construction and commissioning ofwastewater treatment plants, water reclamation facilities, and water treatment systems, with a strong emphasis onself-perform construction.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute contract documents, addenda, field orders, RFIs, and RFPs.
• Review and track shop drawings and submittals for specification compliance.
• Support project quality control efforts, including deviation reports, pre-pour inspections, and testing requirements.
• Coordinate RFIs among owners, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing proposals and owner change order requests, including pricing of self-perform work.
• Maintain “As‑Built” drawings and prepare project close‑out documentation.
• Collect and organize O&M manuals, guarantees, and warranties.
• Help maximize efficiency and quality through effective use of self-perform work.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in water/wastewater construction or related heavy civil work.
• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of construction practices, scheduling, and safety protocols.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Bluebeam preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co‑workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.