Senior Project Engineer

Skansk; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Project Management Team in delivering critical facilities, including cleanrooms and mission‑critical plants. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and cost‑effective project control across stages from planning to closeout.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in construction documentation, subcontract management, and cost control, plus a relevant degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Experience creating RFIs and client correspondence on contract provisions.
• Ability to read plans and specs and outline required submittals.
• Experience preparing subcontract scopes and contracts.
• Experience supporting mission-critical facility construction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee project to ensure timely, cost‑effective outcomes.
• Budget, organize, implement and schedule project activities.
• Ensure work is safe and compliant with laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with PM team on centralized delivery of complex projects.

Skills

RFI documentation

Shop drawings & specs

Subcontract scopes

Project closeout

Cost control

Manufacturing/semiconductor exposure

Budgeting & scheduling

Reading construction plans

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Senior Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Senior Project Engineer works within the Project Management Team which is responsible for planning and overseeing the project to ensure a timely and cost-effective outcome. This includes budgeting, organization, implementation, and scheduling of the project. Ensure the project is constructed in a safe, ethical manner and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The Project Management Team can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the projects, which in turn will affect the number of responsibilities the Senior Project Engineer will be involved in.

Skanska has reimagined how it delivers advanced technology projects by centralizing its data center and semiconductor expertise into one agile, nationwide team. This integrated model offers clients streamlined execution, innovative solutions, and a single point of contact for complex, high-performance environments. As the industry evolves toward modular, AI-ready, and sustainable infrastructure, Skanska is leading the way—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help shape what’s next.

Candidates with experience working in cleanroom environments and supporting complex manufacturing, process, and mission-critical facility projects will be highly regarded.

Senior Project Engineer Required Qualifications:

• 3+ Years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
• 3+ years of reading and understanding construction plans and drawings and the technical specifications associated with drawings. Able to outline specifications required for submission to clients and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• 2+ years preparing subcontract scopes and contracts.
• 2+ years experience with project close out.
• 2+ years experience supporting semiconductor, advanced technology, microchip manufacturing, cleanroom, and/or other mission-critical facility construction projects.
• 1+ years working with cost control systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 3 years prior relevant experience.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Background Check Required

Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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