Technical Engineer

Walbridge; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbridge is hiring a Technical Project Engineer in Columbus, Ohio, to plan and manage engineering activities for various construction projects, including Data Center and Vehicle Manufacturing.

Key responsibilities involve ensuring compliance with project requirements, managing resources, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate should have a 4-year engineering degree, minimum three years of construction experience, and strong knowledge in project controls and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering codes and standards.
• Experience in identifying and mitigating project risks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements.
• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities.
• Represent company in project management meetings.

Skills

Construction engineering technology

Budget management

Risk assessment

Resource allocation

Technical support

Education

4-year engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Engineer to join our Operations Team working on Data Center, Vehicle Manufacturing or General Build Construction projects. The role will include planning, developing, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities for large, extensive construction projects. Technical support includes participation in construction planning and design, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, constructability reviews, and shop drawing processing. You’ll also get to develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents in the Prolog database, material status reports, process requests for information, and manage meeting minutes.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution:Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule. Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, and shop drawing processing. Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents.
• Resource Management: Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities. This includes subcontractor planning and administration, and work assignments. Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction in support of overall project schedules.
• Risk Management:Represent company, project and/or department during A/E, client and project management meetings.
• Technical Support:Key technical person on projects. May be responsible for one or more small to medium sized projects.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.
• Established technical knowledge, encompassing construction and engineering processes, procurement, project controls reporting, and contract management.
• Proficiency in budget management, financial forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements.