Project Engineer: Water/Wastewater Construction

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc.; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc. in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale treatment and industrial projects, with a strong emphasis on self-perform construction.

You will work closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, delivering value across wastewater treatment plants and water systems.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in water/wastewater construction or related heavy civil work.
• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of construction practices, scheduling, and safety protocols.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Bluebeam preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute contract documents, addenda, field orders, RFIs, and RFPs.
• Review and track shop drawings and submittals for specification compliance.
• Support project quality control efforts, including deviation reports, pre-pour inspections, and testing requirements.
• Coordinate RFIs among owners, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing proposals and owner change order requests, including pricing of self-perform work.
• Maintain “As-Built” drawings and prepare project close-out documentation.
• Collect and organize O&M manuals, guarantees, and warranties.
• Help maximize efficiency and quality through effective use of self-perform work.

Skills

Water/wastewater experience

Communication

Teamwork

Technical aptitude

Scheduling

Safety protocols

Education

BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc. in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale treatment and industrial projects, with a strong emphasis on self-perform construction.

You will work closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, delivering value across wastewater treatment plants and water systems.