Project Engineer - Water Treatment

Hoffman-Construction

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Competitive pay

Professional development

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Free primary care for you and family

Job summary

Hoffman Construction is seeking a Project Engineer for the Water Reclamation Facility Project in Boise, Idaho. This on-site role supports the Engineering Department, coordinating design professionals, subcontractors, and client stakeholders to resolve field issues and maintain constructability.

Salary ranges from $78,000 to $130,000 plus incentives. The position requires a minimum of 3 years in project engineering with a BS in a technical field or equivalent craft experience, and proficiency

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of project engineering in commercial/building construction; water treatment facility experience preferred.
Solid understanding of means, methods, sequencing, and commissioning workflows.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent craft experience.
Proficiency with project management and design software listed above.

Responsibilities

Lead or support meetings with area managers, design teams, subs, and client reps.
Coordinate CSA systems and ensure constructability across disciplines.
Review drawings, submittals, RFI processing, and field directives.
Support BIM coordination, clash detection, and QA/QC activities.
Assist commissioning and turnover of systems; act as on-site technical advisor.

Skills

Project engineering

Coordination

Documentation

Team player

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of science in civil/mechanical/electrical/structural/construction management or equivalent

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Prolog

Procore

E-Builder

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Position Summary: Hoffman Construction is seeking a Project Engineer for ourWater Reclamation Facility Project. This individual will be an integral member of the on-site Engineering Department, providing essential technical and administrative support throughout the lifecycle of the construction project. Reporting to the Program Engineer, this individual will support coordination among project team members, design professionals, subcontractors, and client stakeholders to resolve complex field coordination issues and maintain alignment across all disciplines. The Project Engineer is on the front line and plays a key role in driving project milestones while ensuring safety, quality, and constructability standards are upheld.This position will be fully at the project site in Boise, Idaho.

Salary Range: $78,000 - $130,000 + incentives

Lead or support meetings involving area managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, and client representatives.
Interface between area managers and multiple subcontractors to assist with resolution of field coordination items.
Review and interpret design drawings, construction documents, and technical manuals, and quantify materials required for construction from the documents.
Coordinate all civil, architectural, and structural (CSA) systems within the overall project scope.
Assist with organizing and facilitating training of the client’s personnel in the operations and maintenance of CSA elements and systems.
Review and process shop drawings, product data, and technical submittal information; cross-coordinate between submittals to ensure compatibility and constructability.
Generate, receive, and distribute Requests for Information (RFI).
Receive and distribute change documents, bulletins, and field directives issued by other team members.
Support BIM coordination and participate in clash detection and resolution processes.
Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities, including pre-functional testing and systems start-up.
Assist in the commissioning and turnover of systems.
Serve as the technical advisor at the on-site field construction office.
Provide technical support in the field, including layout, verification, and sequencing of installations.
Attend and contribute to pre-installation meetings; assist in documentation of as-built conditions.
Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineers to ensure integration of architectural, structural, and MEP systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

Professional Experience and Education:

Minimum 3 years of Project Engineering experience in commercial building construction required, water treatment facility project experience highly preferred.
Deep understanding of construction means and methods, trade sequencing, and commissioning workflows.
High School diploma or GED required.
Bachelor of science in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, construction management or equivalent degree and/or equivalent craft level work experience.

Position Related Skills:

Proficient inWindows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams),and have a strong understanding of working within a computer network.
Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory, and techniques.
Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with Construction Specifications Institutes (CSI) MasterFormat.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, and field practices.
Capable of organizing and analyzing technical data effectively and accurately.
Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.
Must be able to climb stairs, ascend and descend ladders, and inspect confined or underground spaces.
Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently operates machinery and will use hand/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials.
Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license. The work is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and reading print and digital documents.
Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 50% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site.
Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work.
Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of the construction site for work progress review.
Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.

JOIN THE HOFFMAN TEAM

Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.

Hoffman Constructionis a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
Ongoing professional training and development
Comprehensive benefits—includingfree primary care for you and your familythrough our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

We’re hiring across all departments.Discover your future with us.

https://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers/

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

**Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. **

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