Senior Project Engineer - MWH

MWH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) matching contributions

Flexible Time Off Program

Paid holidays

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

Job summary

MWH is seeking a Senior Project Engineer based in Austin, Texas, to support preconstruction and construction efforts on essential water, wastewater, and treatment plant projects. The successful candidate will provide critical technical support, ensure compliance with engineering standards, and manage project-related documentation. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with over 8 years of experience in construction, particularly in heavy civil projects. MWH offers competitive benefits including paid leave and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction, design, and management experience/knowledge.
• Experience with heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
• Familiarity with construction equipment, techniques, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project management and supervision staff.
• Conduct ongoing quality inspections on completed work.
• Prepare documentation and status reports for supervisors.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Contract Manager

SharePoint

Job description

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support both preconstruction and construction efforts on critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant projects for both municipal and industrial clients (including advanced technology sector clients) based out of the city, state metropolitan area.

Essential Functions

Selected individuals will provide technical support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.

• Assist with subcontractor procurement and management, package development, construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, labor productivity reporting, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, and estimates.
• Facilitate and submit work method statements, ensuring approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.
• Research resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors. Initiate RFIs and follow through to resolution.
• Lay out and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
• Establish and implement office procedures related to administration of construction contracts.
• Implement project controls for distribution and record keeping of correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
• Review all incoming correspondence and initiate action on it; record minutes of weekly and monthly project site meetings, review and process contractor pay applications, review the project schedule, process RFIs and produce weekly/monthly construction progress reports.
• Ensure project management systems are maintained up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist with reviewing and analyzing contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.
• Assist estimating staff with quantity takeoffs and solicitation of subcontractors and material vendors.
• Work in a manner that ensures personal safety and that of fellow employees, following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.
• 8+ years of construction, design, and management experience/knowledge.
• Experience on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work within a larger team environment.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management database systems such as Primavera, Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision.
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time).
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.