Project Engineer

Parsons•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work on multiple projects and utilize your experience in the project execution process in southern Nevada. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related construction field
8+ years of experience including office design and/or field construction working with large teams
Ability to review and prepare complex plans, specifications and legal contracts; perform difficult technical research and analyze complex engineering and mathematical problems; prepare clear and concise reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence and other written materials
Excellent written and oral communications skills
A thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations is required
Working knowledge of civil engineering and construction-related processes, as well as industry practices
Principles and practices of contract administration and project management and evaluation
Principles, modern techniques and equipment used in the design and construction of public works projects
Strength, properties, and uses of construction materials
Construction inspection methods, practices, and techniques

Nice To Haves

Experience with Trimble (eBuilder)
Familiarity with P6
Water experience strongly preferred including design and construction of pumping stations, reservoirs and large diameter piping
Proficient in Blue Beam

Responsibilities

Prepare, process, review and maintain a wide variety of special engineering studies, correspondence, submittments, records, files and reports pertaining to water facilities design and construction projects
Perform complex engineering assignments involving the development, review, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of waterworks design and construction projects
Maintain first-level quality assurance to confirm that the design and installation of all work are in accordance with the plans, specifications, and industry standards
Prepare and/or review project inspection daily reports
Review quality management and control plans ensuring consultants and contractors are administering per plan
Ensure testing and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures
Collaborate with design and construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the designs and construction work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees
Ensure that personnel engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards
Establish and maintain liaison with design engineering staff.
Review and interpret design drawings and specifications, construction and contract documents for water works facilities and construction projects to ensure current revision level and correct technical execution of the work
Establish and maintain close working relationships with client representatives and contractors
Provide resolution for technical engineering problems and coordinate-collaborate on application of solutions
Review design and construction schedules and monitor progress ensuring milestones are met
Provide schedule and progress review reports to the Design and Construction Managers
Monitor material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline
Ensure that materials received meet specifications and established standards of quality
Organize the accumulation of assigned data for the final project turnover and report
Initiate and maintain records, back-charge procedures, progress reports, etc.
Interface with the client and upper-level management as requested
Assist Senior Management and Project Engineers as requested
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate