Project Engineer

Skansk; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

401k

Employee stock option program

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to join the on-site Project Management Team. You will handle contract setup, submittals, assist with bid packages, change orders, and assist with project scheduling while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience with RFIs and reading plans, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering (or 8 years of equivalent experience).

Qualifications

• 1–3 years documenting RFIs and client correspondence per contracts.
• 1–3 years reading drawings and technical specifications for submittals.
• 1–3 years experience with project close out.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering or 8 years of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up contracts and manage submittals on projects.
• Assist with bid package process and change orders.
• Assist with scheduling of the project and coordination with stakeholders.

Skills

RFIs & client correspondence

Reading construction plans

Submittals & shop drawings

Project close out

Team player & communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or Engineering

8 years of equivalent experience

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values—Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Project Engineer works on-site within the Project Management Team and is responsible for contract setup, submittals, assisting with the bid package process, change orders and assisting with the scheduling of the project. The Project Management Team can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the projects, which in turn will affect the number of responsibilities the Project Engineer will be involved in. The Project Engineer must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

Project Engineer Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 Years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
• 1-3 years of reading and understanding construction plans and drawings and the technical specifications associated with drawings. Able to outline specifications required for submission to clients and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• 1-3 years experience with project close out.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Engineering, or similar or 8 years of equivalent experience

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always‑on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth.
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Salary Low

USD $68,425.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $98,000.00/Yr.

Additional Details

Full-time employees are eligible for Health & Welfare Benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care, Health Savings Account and Commuter Benefits. Company provided Short and Long-Term Disability, Group Life and AD&D. Voluntary Whole & Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Supplemental LTD, subsidized family care benefit and Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement and Incentive plans include 401(k) Retirement accounts with company match or annual contribution, Employee Stock Option Program.

Time off programs include three weeks of accrued vacation, ten paid holidays, two personal days annually and paid sick leave. Paid military and parental leave programs, jury and bereavement leave.

Background Check Required

Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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