Project Engineer, ITS & Electrical — Highway Civil

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. 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.