Project Engineer

Atkinson Construction•Renton, WA

11d•$80,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides administrative and technical services in scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. Working alongside job site project managers and superintendents, the Project Engineer helps oversee projects and may be assigned to a particular project section, subcontractor, or other project area. This is an active, hands-on position spent significantly on construction sites, as well as in an office setting. The role requires following safety policies and procedures, adapting to changing site conditions, and flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines. The employee may also need to respond to communications outside regular working hours for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. Pre-employment and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty screenings are required. Atkinson provides a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and benefits. The stated base salary range is $80,000–$140,000; compensation may vary based on factors including education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, a related discipline, or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.
3–5 years of relevant experience working on commercial or heavy civil construction projects from start to finish.
High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility, and integrity.
Willingness to speak up, listen, ask open-ended questions, and learn from others.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Alignment with Atkinson’s Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, relationship-building, able to build people and teams and followership, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to work extended hours when needed, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and respond to communications for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of the role, including frequent standing and navigating active job sites; bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or carrying materials; communicating effectively; and reading plans and inspecting work.
Required to complete a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participate in random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty testing.

Responsibilities

Pursue and participate in safety training and embrace Atkinson’s safety culture.
Participate in the TRACK process, attend daily and weekly meetings, and conduct field inspections.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor representatives, vendors, home-office support, the project management team, and the community.
Anticipate crew needs and help ensure crews work efficiently.
Prioritize daily tasks based on deadlines and material procurement lead times.
Provide prompt, accurate information, notices, and requests to agencies, subcontractors, and vendors.
Communicate clearly, concisely, grammatically, and without bias.
Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, gather input, and propose solutions.
Work to beat the estimated budget.
Pursue self-development beyond assigned responsibilities.
Produce safe, efficient construction engineering products.
Track and update quantities promptly to support accurate budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
Thoroughly review invoices and pay subcontractors and vendors in a timely manner.
Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions.
Follow Atkinson Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Monitor and respond to communications as needed for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.