Project Engineer (Structures)

Peterson Consulting; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Annual Bonus Program

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Project Engineer to support heavy civil, highway, and bridge projects. The ideal candidate will manage tasks such as budgeting, project scheduling, and leading construction teams. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong organizational and leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in heavy civil and structural construction.
• Proficient with project controls and scheduling tools.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management support for field engineers and project staff.
• Track progress, cost, schedule, and project performance.
• Support construction planning and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Engineering support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

P6/Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Engineer

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting and leading the successful delivery of complex, multimillion-dollar, fast-track heavy civil, highway, and bridge projects. This role involves assisting the project manager and project team with documentation, project controls, scheduling, budgeting, engineering support, construction supervision, and overall project execution through close-out. The candidate should be comfortable taking on a wide variety of responsibilities, oversee structural elements of the project, tower foundation, effectively prioritizing tasks, and performing leadership functions in the field and office.

AutoCAD, Carlson, GPS, and heavy-civil scheduling or project controls experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management support for field engineers and project staff.
• Participate in day-to-day operational decision-making, including tracking progress, cost, schedule, and project performance.
• Support construction planning, means and methods development, and activity work plans to perform work safely and productively.
• Ensure projects comply with all company policies, procedures, safety plans, and quality programs.
• Manage and maintain the RFI and submittal process to ensure timely review, response, approval, and close-out.
• Implement effective quality control/assurance measures and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Manage schedule updates and required narratives.
• Assist with project cost coding, production tracking, and daily documentation of labor, equipment, and quantities.
• Participate in development and management of budgets, manpower plans, equipment plans, subcontractor coordination, and material procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in heavy civil and structural construction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; preferred experience with HCSS HeavyJob, Vista, CAD/AutoCAD, Carlson, GPS, or P6/Microsoft Project.
• Comprehensive understanding of civil construction industry practices and standards.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Necessary Attributes

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to adapt to varying personalities and management styles.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized with strong commitment to meeting goals and delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Base Salary: DOE
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Annual Bonus Program
• 401(k) with matching
• Comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, disability, paid time off, referral incentives, tuition reimbursement, and more.