Project Engineer

Corner Consulting; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Flexible vacation time

Health insurance

401(k) plan participation

Job summary

Densification, Inc., located in Virginia Beach, seeks a Project Engineer to join their growth-focused team. In this hybrid role, you will execute technical and logistical project tasks while ensuring client satisfaction within budget and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities include preparing technical work plans, coordinating equipment logistics, and monitoring project progress. The minimum requirement includes a PE license and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The company values stability and relationships, offering flexible vacation and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 3-5 years of relevant technical experience.
• Knowledge of production and cost control processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical work plans and proposals.
• Coordinate heavy equipment logistics.
• Monitor project progress against schedules.
• Estimate project costs and manage profitability.

Skills

AutoCAD or similar software

Technical writing

Project management

Geotechnical construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Our client, Densification, Inc. is a ground improvement contracting firm specializing in Dynamic Compaction. Founded in 1993 and with over 1,000 projects completed throughout the U.S. and internationally, they are a growing, family-owned specialty contractor.

Their mission is to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions through high-energy soil densification. They view themselves as the partner of choice for geotechnical consultants and owners facing complex ground improvement issues. Their operations are headquartered in Paeonian Springs, Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. with global reach. They own a fleet of over 30 cranes and have

25 team members.

The Position

They are seeking a Project Engineer to join the team and support their continued growth. This is a hybrid engineering and construction management role. You will be responsible for the technical and logistical execution of projects, ensuring that the dynamic compaction methods meet rigorous geotechnical specifications while maintaining client satisfaction, schedule and budget.

The projects average 1 to 2 months in duration, and you’ll manage up to 3 projects at a time. They are a small, dedicated, nimble team - you’ll work with the leadership team, field superintendents, and clients in this role. You’ll report directly to the President as well as the VP of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Engineering

• Prepare technical work plans, proposals and develop pricing.
• Review and interpret CPT results, boring logs, and pore pressure dissipation data to ensure ground improvement meets design criteria.
• Oversee the deployment of automated seismographs to measure Peak Particle Velocity (PPV). You will interpret attenuation curves to ensure operations are safe for nearby structures.
• Work with clients and engineers to demonstrate how dynamic compaction can reduce or eliminate the need for expensive deep foundations or off-site soil removal.

Operational & Logistics

• Fleet Management: Coordinate the mobilization and logistics of our heavy equipment fleet.
• Production Tracking: Monitor daily production reports (drop counts, grid completion) to track project progress against the schedule.

Project Management

• Estimating & Bidding: Prepare accurate estimates and proposals for incoming opportunities.
• Cost Control: Manage project costs, including coding labor and fuel to the correct phase codes for profitability tracking.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Technical Skills: 3-5 years experience with AutoCAD or similar software.
• Experience: Previous experience in geotechnical construction, deep foundations, or earthwork is highly preferred.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Flexible vacation time
• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan participation, after grace period

Why Join Densification, Inc.

• Stability: Family-owned with 40+ years in business, with minimal staff turnover.
• Experience: Recognized as an ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractor.
• Impact: Work on high-visibility infrastructure, landfill redevelopment, and commercial projects.
• Culture: They value integrity, experience, and strong personal relationships. You will work in a collaborative environment with direct access to company leadership.
• Travel: This position will require frequent travel during the first 6 months to project sites across the country to oversee operations and meet with clients. After the first 6 months, travel would be more limited to day trips to job sites.