Project Engineer

Walbec Group; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with 

Medical Plan with HRA contribution

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off and holidays

Profit sharing

Disability coverage

Job summary

Walbec Group seeks a Project Engineer to support Project Managers with bidding, scheduling, contracts, and billing. The role involves take-offs, subcontractor coordination, and attendance at project meetings across transportation and site projects.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s or relevant certification, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a valid driver’s license. This on-site position offers exposure to pre-construction, scheduling and operations within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, vocational training, certification from an accredited organization or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict management, and interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Assist and support Project Managers with bidding, scheduling, contracts, billing and collection
• Take-offs, bidding building (grading, paving, milling, subcontractors) and scheduling
• Attend project meetings (pre-construction, pre-pave, scheduling)
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are addressed in a timely fashion
• Collaborate with Operations, PMs, Scheduling and Manufacturing/Technical Services

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Consulting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Vocational training

Certification

Tools

HCSS

Job description

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering. With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

Position

The Project Engineer will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Project Managers (PMs) and other key people within the organization with day-to-day tasks such as bidding, scheduling, contracts, billing and collection, etc.

• Safety Software and applications (HCSS, financials, scheduling, etc.)
• Take-offs
• Bidding Building (grading, paving, milling, subcontractors)
• Scheduling
• Equipment use
• Contracts and negotiation
• Billing and collection
• Specifications
• Beginning knowledge of mix designs, plants, and aggregate sites (manufacturing)
• General business operations (understands details of company operations)
• In conjunction with the other Project Engineers and PMs, ensures the daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are addressed in a timely fashion
• Spends time with Operations, PMs, Scheduling and some exposure to Manufacturing and Technical Services
• Attends project meetings (pre-construction, pre-pave, scheduling, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, vocational training, certification from an accredited organization or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict management, and interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Preferred Skills

• Prior transportation industry and logistics experience
• Relevant industry experiences a plus
• Excellent client management and business literacy skills
• Develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Be self-directed and motivated
• Takes initiative to identify and anticipate organizational needs and make recommendations for implementation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff… Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!

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About Walbec

Walbec is a family of seven construction and engineering companies—including Payne + Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, FA Industrial, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management—delivering materials, design, engineering, and construction services throughout the Midwest. Together, we build and improve the infrastructure that supports the places where people live, work, and travel.

Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity. Multi-year Best Internship Program by Employ Humanity. Proud partners of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers.

Walbec is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) and Aff… Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!

Each company brings its own expertise, culture, and career paths, but all are united by a commitment to hard work, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional results. Together, our team members share knowledge, solve complex challenges, and create opportunities that help people, projects, and communities thrive.