Project Engineer-ITS/Electrical

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support ITS and electrical scopes on heavy civil/highway projects in Denver. You will manage coordination from planning through closeout, working with CDOT, designers, inspectors, subcontractors and suppliers to keep work on track.

The role requires reading plans, strong organizational skills and clear communication with all stakeholders, including field leadership and owners. This is a full-time on-site position in Denver, CO.

Qualifications

• Heavy civil, highway or transportation construction experience.
• Experience with CDOT projects and submittal requirements.
• Experience with ITS and/or electrical construction.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and working with field operations.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Ownership mindset: follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong communication with craft, field leadership, engineers, inspectors and owners.
• Previous Project Engineer experience beyond entry level.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned ITS and electrical scopes from planning through construction and closeout.
• Coordinate work involving traffic signals, roadway lighting, ITS systems, communications, VMS, conduit, electrical systems, tolling and vehicle detection/loops.
• Work closely with project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors and suppliers to keep work moving.
• Coordinate with CDOT, designers, inspectors, utility companies and other project stakeholders.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, documentation, material approvals and other project requirements.
• Review plans, specifications and project documents and help identify potential conflicts before they impact the field.
• Track progress, quantities, schedules and changes associated with your scope.
• Help troubleshoot field and design issues and work with the appropriate teams to find practical solutions.
• Make sure work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications and CDOT requirements.

Skills

CDOT specs

Plan reading

Communication skills

Independent worker

Project coordination

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location:

Denver, CO

Pay Range:

$85,000.00 - $110,000.00

Salary Interval:

Salary

Position Description

What You'll Do

As the Project Engineer supporting our ITS and electrical work, you will help manage the technical and day-to-day coordination of these scopes on heavy civil/highway projects.

You Will

1. Take ownership of assigned ITS and electrical scopes from planning through construction and closeout.
2. Coordinate work involving traffic signals, roadway lighting, ITS systems, communications, VMS, conduit, electrical systems, tolling and vehicle detection/loops.
3. Work closely with project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors and suppliers to keep work moving.
4. Coordinate with CDOT, designers, inspectors, utility companies and other project stakeholders.
5. Manage submittals, RFIs, documentation, material approvals and other project requirements.
6. Review plans, specifications and project documents and help identify potential conflicts before they impact the field.
7. Track progress, quantities, schedules and changes associated with your scope.
8. Help troubleshoot field and design issues and work with the appropriate teams to find practical solutions.
9. Make sure work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications and CDOT requirements.

Position Requirements

What We're Looking For

1. Previous heavy civil, highway or transportation construction experience.
2. Previous experience working on CDOT projects and a solid understanding of CDOT specifications, processes and submittal requirements.
3. Strong experience with ITS and/or electrical construction.
4. Experience with some combination of traffic signals, lighting, ITS devices, communications/fiber, VMS, conduit, tolling, loops/detection systems or similar transportation electrical systems.
5. Experience coordinating subcontractors and working directly with field operations.
6. Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
7. Strong organization and documentation skills.
8. Someone who can work independently, take ownership and follow an issue all the way through resolution.
9. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with everyone from craft and field leadership to engineers, inspectors, subcontractors and the owner.
10. Previous Project Engineer experience with the ability to operate beyond the entry level.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.