Education Requirement:
Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Experience Requirement:
4+ years' experience as an construction engineer.
Special Skills:
Software experience: Heavy Job, Heavy Bid, Viewpoint, OnBase, Excel, and CAD
Travel Requirement:
Open to travel
Job: Construction Engineer
Location: York, PA
We are currently seeking a Construction Engineer to join our Wagman Heavy Civil team. The Construction Engineer supports construction operations. This role focuses on construction-related engineering, including bridge and heavy highway work, concrete, and transportation. The Engineer will collaborate closely with project teams and field leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of work across multiple projects.
This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction.
This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in PA, VA, MD, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and heavy civil construction methods
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Office, and industry standard structural analysis software (STAAD Pro, RISA, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and construction documents
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with attention to detail
• Effective critical thinking and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
Education and Experience:
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• 5+ years of experience in bridge and heavy highway design or construction, with a focus on structures
• Experience in heavy civil construction environments, supporting field operations and project execution
• Exposure to temporary works design (erection, demolition, falsework, formwork, etc.)
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
Essential Functions:
• Review and interpret contract plans, shop drawings and specifications for temporary works and constructability planning and implementation on active projects.
• Perform civil and structural engineering evaluations for heavy highway and bridge construction, including bridge erection and demolition, and falsework and formwork design
• Develop engineering calculations, working drawings, and submittal packages
• Collaborate internally with project teams, field supervision, and operations leadership to ensure designs are practical and effectively executed in the field
• Coordinate and manage engineering submittal schedules to support multiple active projects
• Assist estimating teams during preconstruction by reviewing bid documents and contributing to means and methods development.
• Identify and help resolve engineering challenges, providing timely and practical solutions
Physical Requirements
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods (up to 7 hours).
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Able to occasionally bend, squat, kneel, and climb (i.e., ladders) throughout the workday.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.).
• Ability to travel to project sites and work at heights above 6 feet as necessary.
• Must have acceptable corrected vision and hearing.
Job Benefits:
Wagman wants to keep employees and their families happy and healthy and offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes:
• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs that include Orthopedic Care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off