Principal Civil Project Engineer

Parsons•Ny, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Civil Project Engineer to join our team! As a Principal Civil Project Engineer with Parsons in New York, you’ll be at the heart of some of the state’s most complex and high‑profile infrastructure programs—spanning bridges, highways, transit, and multimodal facilities that keep the region moving. Parsons’ New York civil team is deeply embedded with agencies like NYSDOT, NYC DOT, MTA, PANYNJ, and local municipalities, giving you a front‑row seat to transformational projects that shape how millions of people live and work every day. This role is designed for a technical leader ready to expand into full project ownership: you’ll guide multidisciplinary design teams, interact directly with clients and stakeholders, and develop the core skills of budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and delivery that define strong project managers at Parsons. If you’re looking to turn your deep civil engineering expertise into a clear, supported pathway toward project and program management—while contributing to signature New York infrastructure—this is the platform to do it. This position will function on a hybrid schedule out of our New York office.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering (or related field)
15+ years of related field engineering experience, a broad general engineering background, and previous supervisory experience in a project engineering role
Professional registration may also be required.
Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project.
Knowledge and proficiency in understanding of the responsibilities and impact of project execution. (High proficiency)
Knowledge and proficiency in application of project and staff management principles.

Responsibilities

Develops the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for the assigned project elements, and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget requirements.
Identifies and documents changes in scope.
Determines the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for technical aspects of the contract and monitors progress.
Interfaces with Procurement and subcontracts to facilitate procurement coordination with vendors/subcontractors.
Participates in bid analysis to help determine supplier availability and capability.
Reviews work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and that quality is acceptable.
Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel, and makes reassignments as project needs arise.
Conducts performance evaluations, takes corrective action as necessary, and recommends salary actions.
Provides training and development opportunities for assigned personnel.
Coordinates the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project, as well as the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company.
Assists the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study.
Participates in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project.
Monitors productivity and proficiency of assigned personnel.
Ensures client criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines.
Expedites distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager.
Understands the client's business goals in order to enhance the project work.
Prepares technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management.
Acts as Project Manager's deputy for certain activities, such as attending meetings in his/her absence, etc.
Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information to project disciplines.
Reviews and approves change orders.
Notifies project management and other affected personnel of all changes.
Participates regularly in decision-making meetings with the client and project management.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.