2+ years of project or field engineering experience
Prior pipeline project experience
Familiarity with contract drawings and specifications
Basic understanding of construction principles and practices
Responsibilities
Review and clarify RFIs from subcontractors, ensuring compliance with contract documents
Analyze and approve subcontractor and manufacturer's submittals
Manage the submittal process, ensuring compliance with project specifications
Conduct technical reviews of submittals and coordinate issue resolution
Support Trade Package Project Managers and Site Superintendents in project coordination
Link shop drawings to construction schedules for timely completion
Track critical issues in routine meetings to maintain construction progress
Ensure safety and quality standards are met on-site
Benefits
Group health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision options
100% company-paid life and disability insurance
Flexible Time Off Program including vacation and personal time
Paid Sick and Safe Leave
Paid Parental Leave Program
10 Paid Holidays
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions
Employee Referral Program
Full Job Description
About the Role
MWHis currently seeking a qualified Project Engineer to support a critical wastewater treatment plant project in Austin, TX
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.
Compensation:
Anticipated salary range for the position is $80,000 - $110,000 a year based on experience
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
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.
