Water/Wastewater Project Engineer & Field Lead

Kokosing, Inc.; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater construction) for the Mid-Atlantic, open to DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities for water and wastewater projects.

Ideal candidates will have heavy commercial, highway, or industrial experience, with strong communication, teamwork, and project leadership skills. Registration as a PE is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred or equivalent training.
• 5+ years of construction engineering experience.
• Bridge experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Water/Wastewater projects.
• Manage project engineering personnel, assignments and related admin tasks.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with requirements and support project schedule (Primavera P6).
• Provide technical support during planning, design interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Develop and administer project engineering documents (submittals, RFIs, expediting, payments).
• Represent company in meetings with A/E, client and project management.
• Interface onsite departments to resolve problems and protect schedule.
• Oversee pre-construction, design-build services and business development for the project.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

B.S. Civil Eng or Construction Mgmt

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater construction) for the Mid-Atlantic, open to DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities for water and wastewater projects.

Ideal candidates will have heavy commercial, highway, or industrial experience, with strong communication, teamwork, and project leadership skills. Registration as a PE is preferred but not required.