We are seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to support the execution of large-scale water and wastewater treatment and heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic region. This highly field-focused role partners closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive project success, solve construction challenges, and support self-perform operations.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established, employee-owned general contractor with a long history of delivering complex infrastructure, institutional, and industrial projects. The company is recognized for its strong safety culture, self-perform capabilities, and commitment to long-term employee development.
Description
Below are the responsibilities for the Senior Project Engineer:
- Support the planning and execution of water and wastewater treatment facility projects and heavy civil infrastructure work.
- Assist Project Managers and field leadership teams with day-to-day project operations.
- Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify constructability concerns and solutions.
- Coordinate self-performed construction activities, including concrete, excavation, and utility installation work.
- Support subcontractor coordination, project documentation, and field communication efforts.
- Help manage project schedules, change management activities, and project reporting functions.
- Work closely with Superintendents and field personnel to resolve jobsite challenges and maintain project progress.
- Travel to and work from active project sites throughout North Carolina and surrounding Mid-Atlantic locations.
- Contribute to the successful delivery of projects ranging from approximately $30M to $200M.
If interested, please apply using the link below. Qualified applicants will be contacted 24-48 hours upon review.
Profile
A successful Senior Project Engineer should have:
- 2+ years of construction industry experience.
- Experience supporting water or wastewater treatment, utility, heavy civil, or infrastructure projects preferred.
- Knowledge of concrete, excavation, underground utilities, or self-perform construction activities preferred.
- Ability to review construction drawings and identify potential constructability issues.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Comfortable working on-site and traveling extensively to project locations during the work week.
- Experience supporting field operations and project execution activities.
- Familiarity with Autodesk Build is preferred.
- Experience with Viewpoint or similar construction management software is beneficial.
- Strong communication and coordination skills in a project team environment.
Job Offer
My client can offer the following for the Senior Project Engineer:
- Work on high-profile infrastructure projects valued up to $200M.
- Join an employee-owned organization with a strong long-term growth model.
- Gain hands-on field experience and direct exposure to project leadership.
- Support complex, technically challenging water and wastewater projects.
- Be part of a growing project portfolio across North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic region.
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