Project EngineerHeavy Civil Underground Utilities

Kimmel & Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Safety boot program

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates represents a well-established construction client seeking a Project Engineer for heavy civil and underground utility projects across the Mid-Atlantic. This onsite role collaborates with Project Managers and field teams to support planning, cost control, documentation, procurement, and execution.

The ideal candidate brings a civil engineering or construction management background with 1–2 years of construction experience (or 3–4 years as a Project/Office Engineer), strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 3–4 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Office Engineer.
• Experience in heavy civil construction or underground utilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs with project setup, budgets, takeoffs, purchasing, and cost reporting.
• Process payment requisitions, invoices, billings, and AR docs.
• Prepare and manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, subcontracts, and POs.
• Maintain project records (drawings, specs, manuals, reports).
• Assist with CPM schedules and look-ahead planning; track delays and changes.
• Prepare change orders for PM review and approval.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subs to confirm materials/services.
• Maintain purchasing and change-order logs; ensure documentation accuracy.
• Support weekly project meetings and coordination efforts.
• Assist with coordination of multiple projects and oversee Office Engineer/Project Assistant.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & planning

Cost tracking

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

3–4 years as Project Engineer or Office Engineer

Tools

Primavera

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, 100% employee-owned general and heavy civil construction contractor based in Forestville, Maryland. With more than 50 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects throughout Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland, the company is committed to quality construction, operational excellence, and a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

About the Position

Our client is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support heavy civil and underground utility construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This is a full-time, onsite position offering the opportunity to work closely with Project Managers and field teams to support project planning, cost control, documentation, procurement, and overall execution.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in construction project engineering, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while helping ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget. Underground utility experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with project setup, original budgets, budget revisions, quantity takeoffs, purchasing, and cost reporting.
• Process payment requisitions, receiving tickets, invoices, monthly billings, and accounts receivable documentation.
• Prepare and manage submittals, working drawings, RFIs, change requests, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Maintain project records, including drawings, specifications, operation and maintenance manuals, correspondence, production reports, and progress documentation.
• Assist with CPM schedules, three-week look-ahead schedules, and tracking project delays, claims, and pending changes.
• Prepare change orders for Project Manager review and approval.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm materials and services are committed, approved, and available when needed.
• Maintain purchasing and change-order logs and ensure project documentation remains accurate and current.
• Support weekly project meetings and owner/customer progress meetings under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Assist with the coordination of multiple projects and provide oversight to an Office Engineer and Project Assistant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with 1-2 years of construction experience, or 3-4 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Office Engineer.
• Experience in heavy civil construction or underground utilities preferred.
• Ability to track, report, and manage job costs accurately and on time.
• Understanding of construction contracts, with the ability to assist in negotiating change orders and subcontracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and planning abilities.
• Decisive problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to support multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, along with project management and scheduling software such as Primavera.
• Ability to work onsite in Forestville, Maryland, and support projects throughout Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland.

Benefits

• Compensation: $65,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Safety Boot Program.