Senior Project Engineer, Water/Wastewater – Seattle Metro

MWH Constructors, Inc.; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

MWH Constructors is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support preconstruction and construction efforts on water, wastewater, and treatment plant projects in the Seattle metropolitan area. You will assist management with subcontractor coordination, procurement, scheduling, and documentation to ensure on-time, compliant project delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in heavy civil or industrial construction with strong coordination, drawing interpretation, and project-control skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination may be substituted.
• 6+ 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 data base systems such as Primavera Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project management and supervision to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule and per standards.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, package development, layout, material/equipment procurement, submittal review, and scheduling.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, change orders, and estimates.
• Prepare work method statements and ensure permits are obtained before work.
• Research resolutions to drawing interpretation problems and initiate RFIs.
• Maintain project controls for correspondence, records, and documents.
• Review project schedule, pay applications, and progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Estimating support

Subcontractor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Civil/Engineering

Tools

Primavera Contract Manager

Expedition

SharePoint

Job description

MWH Constructors is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support preconstruction and construction efforts on water, wastewater, and treatment plant projects in the Seattle metropolitan area. You will assist management with subcontractor coordination, procurement, scheduling, and documentation to ensure on-time, compliant project delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in heavy civil or industrial construction with strong coordination, drawing interpretation, and project-control skills.