Project Engineer I (Wet Utilities)

Mortenson • Lebanon, IN

11h • $84,100 - $113,500

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer I (Night Shift | Wet Utilities) with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Project Engineer will review, provide analysis, management, and resolution of field coordination issues with project team members and participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5+ years of relevant construction or engineering experience; wet utility experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm systems, and related installation methods.
• Ability to work full-time night shift and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with construction drawings, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation software.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on large infrastructure or mission‑critical projects (data centers, industrial, heavy civil) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night-shift construction activities related to water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and other underground wet utility systems.
• Provide engineering and technical guidance to craft teams, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Monitor installation methods, materials, and quality to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and local standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting field issues and developing corrective actions.
• Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and craft persons
• Implement the pre-construction quality plan
• Obtain and maintain construction permits; manage fee payments and recurring expenses
• Develop and maintain Material Tracking List, Project Test and Inspection Listing, Concrete Placement Log, Non-Conformance Report
• Manage, create, and distribute contract documents
• Establish handling procedures for electronic documents (RFIs, correspondence)
• Incorporate processes and procedures for project closeout phase
• Manage testing and inspection processes for construction quality management
• Implement three-phase inspection system
• Establish reporting formats, protocols, schedules, and off-site testing procedures
• Notify Project Manager and Superintendent of non-conforming test results or inspection items
• Manage submittals: set up register, obtain customer/architect approval, prepare transmittal forms, coordinate packaging, review, and processing
• Expedite submittals to align with project schedule
• Communicate submittal process details to subcontractors and suppliers
• Issue submittal requirement letters
• Provide periodic updates of submittal register to customer or architect
• Coordinate subcontractor details: verify insurance, prepare paperwork, request final payment
• Develop and distribute RFIs and Change Orders
• Define and implement procedures for posting revisions and updates to as-built construction documents
• Incorporate subcontractor as-built documentation into contract document updates
• Mentor, manage, and evaluate field engineers
• Determine alternative work methods as needed
• Coordinate safety and compliance for all team members
• Maintain schedule of timelines and ensure completion

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level