Senior Project Engineer, Water & Wastewater Construction

American Contracting & Environmental Services Incorporated; Quailwood (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Contracting & Environmental Services ACE is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support complex water and wastewater facility construction. You will work with project managers, superintendents, and field teams, manage planning, scheduling, procurement, and cost tracking, and mentor junior engineers on active site operations.

The role is onsite with opportunities to drive project delivery, quality control, and timely reporting while ensuring safety and compliance across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Project Engineer or Construction Engineer.
• Experience with wastewater treatment plant or utility infrastructure projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for day-to-day construction activities on assigned projects.
• Manage daily operations for multiple construction projects while supporting schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Review contract plans, specifications, technical submittals, and shop drawings.
• Interpret engineering drawings and assist with work package planning and execution.
• Perform quality control checks on submittals, materials, and project documentation.
• Track project costs, budgets, and resource allocation to support project performance.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Assist with procurement activities and subcontractor coordination.
• Identify field issues and help develop practical construction solutions.
• Generate and submit daily reports tracking project progress and milestones.
• Attend project meetings and support communication between field and office teams.
• Supervise and mentor Project Engineers and Co-Ops.
• Support project scheduling updates and reporting efforts.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Field operations

Leadership

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

American Contracting & Environmental Services ACE is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support complex water and wastewater facility construction. You will work with project managers, superintendents, and field teams, manage planning, scheduling, procurement, and cost tracking, and mentor junior engineers on active site operations.

The role is onsite with opportunities to drive project delivery, quality control, and timely reporting while ensuring safety and compliance across multiple