Project Engineer

Slayden • Austin, TX

41d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MWH is currently seeking a qualified Project Engineer to support a critical wastewater treatment plant project in Austin TX

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship co op or employment experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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 RFIs to the As Built contract documents
• Use engineering skills to analyze subcontractor and manufacturers 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
• Provide support to the Trade Package Project Managers and Site Superintendents
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Attend routine meetings and track critical issues requiring resolution to maintain construction progress
• Drive issues to conclusion through active communications with responsible parties
• 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
• Responsible for the safe conduct of MWH personnel to ensure a zero accident project
• Ensure all site personnel meet minimum safety requirements eg 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
• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of all RFIs submittals and related correspondence

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
• 401k Plan company matching contributions up to 4
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees