Project Engineer

Clark Group; Renton, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atkinson Construction seeks a Senior Project Engineer to plan, schedule, predict, and manage technical tasks for the lifecycle of heavy civil projects. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with craft personnel, inspectors, and vendors, and strong budget/quantity tracking.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in commercial or heavy civil construction, an engineering-related undergraduate degree, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset focused on accuracy and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience on commercial or heavy civil construction projects.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience).
• High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility, and integrity.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue and engage in safety training to learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture.
• Participate in the TRACK process; attend daily / weekly meetings and field inspections.
• Build and maintain relationships with craft personnel, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, and project team.
• Prioritize daily tasks with deadlines and material procurement lead times.
• Provide timely information, notices and requests to agencies, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Lead effective communication; ensure clear and unbiased information flow.
• Investigate issues, gather input, and propose solutions.
• Manage budgets and track quantities for forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee change orders and requisitions with thorough documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline

Job description

About Atkinson

Atkinson Seattle About Atkinson Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients.

The Role

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, predicting, and managing all the technical tasks to assure accuracy, proper resources, and quality for the lifecycle of the project.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue and engage in safety training to learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture
• Participate in the TRACK process; attend daily / weekly meetings and field inspections
• Initiate and maintain good, strong working relationships with Atkinson's craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor's representatives, vendors, home office support, the project management team, the community, etc.
• Stay ahead of the crew's needs making sure they are efficient in their work
• Prioritize daily tasks by understanding deadlines and material procurement lead times
• Provide prompt, accurate information, notices and requests to agencies, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in a grammatically correct and unbiased manner
• Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, gather input and propose solutions
• Beat the estimated budget
• Pursue self-development outside of assigned responsibilities
• Produce safe, efficient construction engineering products
• Track and update quantities timely to ensure accurate budgets, forecasts and reporting
• Perform thorough invoice reviews and pay subcontractors and vendors timely
• Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline; or similar field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience working on commercial or heavy civil construction projects from start to finish
• High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility, and integrity
• Willingness to speak up, listen up, ask open-ended questions, and learn from others
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Alignment to our Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

Physical Side of the Role

This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You'll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment

You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Atkinson Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

High-Performing Culture

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

Drug-Free Workplace

Atkinson promotes a drug free workplace. A pre‑employment drug "fitness for duty" screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug "fitness for duty" tests.

Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace.

Compensation and Benefits

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back‑up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $90,000-150,000 Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Founder History

Founded in 1926, Atkinson Construction is one of the most experienced and diverse civil contractors in the United States. Recognized for excellence in constructing highly-engineered and complex projects, Atkinson provides sophisticated and innovative heavy civil solutions for clients across the country.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Federal Employment Laws

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] or call (800) 655‑1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.