Underground Utilities Project Engineer I

Mortenson; United States; A distancia; USD 84.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and prescription drug plans (3

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Paid time off, holidays, and otherPaid

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disab

No-Cost mental health tool and concier

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Descripción de la vacante

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Project Engineer I – Underground Utilities to join our team. The role involves reviewing plans, coordinating field operations, managing submittals and RFIs, and supporting scheduling, quality control, and safety across complex underground utility projects.

You will mentor field engineers, coordinate with subcontractors, ensure documentation updates, permits, and closeout procedures align with project goals.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of two years related construction experience.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and self-perform operations.
• Implement and oversee the project quality control and quality assurance plan.
• Obtain and maintain construction permits; manage fee payments and recurring expenses.
• Support Project Manager and Superintendent in the development of sequence/phase plans and updates to schedule.
• Coordinate onsite staging of materials, and delivery of materials to project site.
• Coordinate with Engineer of Record on shop drawings, material change requests, and RFI’s; develop and maintain various tracking logs.
• Manage, create, and distribute contract documents.
• Establish handling procedures for electronic documents (RFIs, correspondence).
• Incorporate processes and procedures for project closeout phase.
• Schedule and coordinate with 3rd party testing agencies to manage testing and inspection processes for construction quality management.
• Implement three-phase inspection system.
• Establish reporting formats, protocols, schedules, and off-site testing procedures.
• Notify Project Manager and Superintendent of non-conforming test results or inspection items.
• Manage submittals: set up register, obtain customer/architect approval, prepare transmittal forms, coordinate packaging, review, and processing.
• Expedite submittals to align with project schedule.
• Communicate submittal process details to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Issue submittal requirement letters.
• Provide periodic updates of submittal register to customer or architect.
• Coordinate subcontractor details: verify insurance, prepare paperwork, request final payment.
• Develop and distribute RFIs and Change Orders.
• Define and implement procedures for posting revisions and updates to as-built construction documents.
• Incorporate subcontractor as-built documentation into contract document updates.
• Mentor, manage, and evaluate field engineers.
• Determine alternative work methods as needed.
• Coordinate safety and compliance for all team members.
• Maintain schedule of timelines and ensure completion.

Conocimientos

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Driver's license

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Civil/Architectural Engineering or Construction Management

Descripción del empleo

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Project Engineer I – Underground Utilities to join our team. The role involves reviewing plans, coordinating field operations, managing submittals and RFIs, and supporting scheduling, quality control, and safety across complex underground utility projects.

You will mentor field engineers, coordinate with subcontractors, ensure documentation updates, permits, and closeout procedures align with project goals.