Project Engineer I – Underground Utilities

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

1d • $84,100 - $113,500

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Project Engineer I for underground utilities. The role reviews, analyzes, manages, and resolves field coordination issues with project team members and other participants. It calls for flexibility, resourcefulness, initiative, efficiency, and professionalism in a changing environment.

The Project Engineer supports project planning and delivery through coordination of documents, submittals, materials, testing, inspections, quality management, permits, schedules, subcontractors, and project closeout. The position also coordinates safety and compliance, determines alternative work methods as needed, and mentors, manages, and evaluates field engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Minimum of two years of related construction experience.
• Detail-oriented and able to organize and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Positive and professional attitude and customer service skills.
• Current driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and self-perform operations.
• Implement and oversee the project quality control and quality assurance plan.
• Obtain and maintain construction permits; manage fee payments and recurring expenses.
• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent in developing sequence and phase plans and updating the schedule.
• Coordinate onsite staging and delivery of materials to the project site.
• Coordinate with the Engineer of Record on shop drawings, material change requests, and RFIs.
• Develop and maintain tracking logs, including the Material Tracking List, Project Test and Inspection Listing, Procurement Tracking Log, and Non-Conformance Report.
• Manage, create, and distribute contract documents.
• Establish handling procedures for electronic documents, including RFIs and correspondence.
• Incorporate processes and procedures for the project closeout phase.
• Schedule and coordinate third-party testing agencies for construction quality testing and inspections.
• Implement the three-phase inspection system.
• Establish reporting formats, protocols, schedules, and off-site testing procedures.
• Notify the Project Manager and Superintendent of non-conforming test results or inspection items.
• Manage submittals by setting up registers, obtaining customer or architect approval, preparing transmittal forms, coordinating packaging, reviewing, and processing.
• Expedite submittals to align with the project schedule.
• Communicate submittal process details to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Issue submittal requirement letters.
• Provide periodic updates of the submittal register to the customer or architect.
• Coordinate subcontractor details, including verifying insurance, preparing paperwork, and requesting 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 the schedule of timelines and ensure completion.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 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 work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.
• Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

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