Project Engineer

Sumco Eco Contracting; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with match

10 Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Group Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

SumCo Eco-Contracting is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Team Lead, Project Managers, Superintendents and Foremen. You will assist with estimating, planning, and project administration across New England, with field travels and coordination of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.

The role requires a BS/BA in Environmental or Civil Engineering with 2+ years in construction or environmental restoration, plus strong communication skills and plan-reading ability.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Environmental or Civil Engineering preferred; 2+ years in construction/environmental restoration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and permit requirements.
• Experience with job cost tracking and invoicing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Team Lead or their delegate.
• Read and understand plans, specifications, and permit requirements.
• Coordinate material orders and equipment, and communicate with subcontractors.
• Support field crews, with travel throughout New England.
• Use GPS for surveying and layout.
• Assist with job cost tracking and invoicing.
• Obtain bidding documents and set response timelines.
• Analyze bid documents for scope, schedule and risk.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Perform take-offs and prepare bid sheets.
• Request and manage pricing for materials, subcontractors, equipment and labor.

Skills

Team coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Plan reading

Bid analysis

Education

BS/BA in Environmental or Civil Engineering

2+ years field experience in construction/environmental restoration

Tools

GPS surveying

Take-offs

Job description

The Project Engineer supports the Team Lead, Project Managers, Superintendents and Foremen to complete projects efficiently, and assists with estimating and administrative duties for the team.

Essential Duties:

• Take direction from the Team Lead or their delegate
• Read and understand plans, specifications and permit requirements
• Coordinate material orders and equipment, and communicate with subcontractors
• Support field crews, with travel throughout New England
• Use GPS for surveying and layout
• Assist with job cost tracking and invoicing
• Obtain bidding documents and set response timelines
• Analyze bid documents for scope, schedule and risk
• Attend pre-bid meetings
• Perform take-offs and prepare bid sheets
• Request and manage pricing for materials, subcontractors, equipment and labor

Education & Experience: BS/BA Degree, Environmental or Civil Engineering preferred. 2+ years of experience in the field of construction and/or environmental restoration. Civil/Site construction experience preferred. Strong written and verbal communication.

Benefits:

• Immediate eligibility for all benefits upon hire
• Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 50% employer-paid
• Dental Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 100% employer-paid
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with match up to 4% of wages
• 10 Days Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance

Profit Sharing: Share in the success of your projects through a generous profit-sharing program tied to Project Team results.

Work Environment:

The work environment will include time in an office as well as in the field coordinating with crew and subcontractors when required. SumCo Eco-Contracting performs work in all types of weather, providing the work conditions are still safe for employees.