Project Engineer Federal Programs

Posillico Civil•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Posillico is Building for Generations. Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully. Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions. Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community. Follow us at… Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Position Summary: The Project Engineer will support the Program Manager in both the pursuit and execution of large-scale federal infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on border infrastructure. This role is responsible for advanced project scouting, technical and logistical research, subcontractor/vendor engagement, and coordination of project deliverables throughout the pursuit and operational phases. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and familiar with federal procurement environments. Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–5 years of experience supporting civil, infrastructure, or federal construction projects preferred.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting processes are strongly preferred.
Ability to travel frequently along the Texas border region.
Strong communication, technical writing, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, subcontractors, vendors, and federal stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management platforms, and basic design or drafting tools.

Responsibilities

Pursuit & Pre-Award Support:
Conduct advanced project location scouting, including site access, field observations, and preliminary constructability assessments.
Gather and organize technical, environmental, and logistical information to support pursuit strategy, cost modeling, and risk identification.
Research local subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
Assist in preliminary outreach to local firms and support documentation required for pre-qualification and internal vetting.
Prepare pursuit materials, including site reports, preliminary logistics plans, and data packages for executive go/no-go decision meetings.
Support the Program Manager in developing pursuit schedules, coordination plans, and compliance matrices.
Project Execution & Operational Support:
Assist in onboarding subcontractors and vendors, ensuring alignment with company policies, safety requirements, and federal compliance standards.
Support development of project logistics plans, work sequencing, and resource allocation strategies.
Coordinate technical submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and project documentation in accordance with federal contract requirements.
Track progress against project schedules and report status updates, risks, and mitigation plans to the Program Manager.
Assist with field coordination tasks, quality control documentation, and compliance tracking as required.
Provide support with cost tracking, procurement, materials management, and closeout activities.