MWH Constructors

Project Engineer - Civil

MWH Constructors$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in project or field engineering
  • Previous pipeline project experience
  • Ability to interpret contract drawings and specifications
  • Familiarity with basic construction principles.

Responsibilities

  • Review and clarify RFIs from subcontractors
  • Analyze submittals against contract documents based on engineering judgment
  • Manage the submittal process and ensure compliance with project specifications
  • Conduct technical reviews to address deviations from project requirements
  • Support Trade Package Managers and Site Superintendents during project coordination
  • Manage change orders and assess cost estimates
  • Ensure timely completion by linking shop drawings to the construction schedule and updating status.
  • Address quality and safety requirements in all phases of project execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision options
  • 100% company-paid benefits for life and disability insurance
  • Flexible Time Off Program, including vacation and personal time
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave and Paid Parental Leave
  • 10 Paid Holidays each year
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 4%
  • Employee Referral Program for incentivizing recruiting efforts.
Full Job Description
About the Role

MWHis currently seeking a qualified Project Engineer to support a critical wastewater treatment plant project in Gresham, Oregon.

Essential Functions

RFIs and Submittals: 60%
  • Using analytical skills, review requests for information from subcontractors for clarity and confirm information that cannot be discerned from the contract documents. Shepherd through the Engineer of Record response process and post RFI's to the As Built contract documents.
  • Use engineering skills to analyze subcontractor and manufacturer's submittals against contract documents, including exercising discretion to determine if a proffered substitution is sufficiently comparable to recommend for approval.
  • Manage the submittal process, including reviewing and approving shop drawings, using engineering judgment to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
  • Conduct thorough technical reviews of submittals, identifying deviations from project requirements and coordinating with relevant parties to address and resolve issues.


Project Coordination, Communication, and Problem Solving: 30%
  • Provide support to the Trade Package Project Managers and Site Superintendents.
  • Shop Drawing Management - Use technical and analytical skills to review shop drawings for general compliance with contract documents and coordination with relevant equipment. Shepherd through the Engineer of Record review and approval process.
  • Change Management - In coordination with PMs and Superintendents, use analyze proposed change orders against the contract documents, and use engineering judgment to assess the validity of the proposed cost estimates for the work. Assist in the management of Time and Materials tickets where required on executed change orders and force account work.
  • Scheduling - Link shop drawings to construction schedule activities to ensure timely completion and support PMs in weekly progress updates with the trade contractors and program schedule team in submittal status.
  • Issues Management - Attend routine meetings and track critical issues requiring resolution to maintain construction progress. Drive issues to conclusion through active communications with responsible parties.
  • Quality - Responsible for understanding quality requirements of assigned trade packages and coordinate with trade contractors and Program Quality team to ensure that quality activities are planned, executed, and documented according to contract requirements.
  • Safety - Responsible for the safe conduct of MWH personnel to ensure a zero-accident project. Ensure all site personnel meet minimum safety requirements (e.g. training, orientations, tools and equipment).
  • Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Documentation and Record Keeping: 10%
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all RFI's, submittals, and related correspondence

Basic Qualifications
  • BS degree in engineering required
  • 2+ years of experience in project engineering or field engineering.
  • Prior pipeline project experience.
  • Familiarity with reading contract drawings and specifications, and basic construction principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous internship, co-op, or employment experience is a plus.

Benefits
  • Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
  • 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
  • Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
  • Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

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About MWH Constructors

MWH Constructors is a global construction firm that specializes in water and wastewater treatment plants, dams, and other large-scale infrastructure projects. With over 1,000 employees across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, MWH Constructors has a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget. The company's expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction allows them to provide turnkey solutions to their clients, from initial design to final commissioning. MWH Constructors is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and works closely with clients to ensure that their projects are built to the highest standards of safety and quality.
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