Project Engineer

MWH • Portland, OR

17d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MWH Constructors is currently seeking a Project Engineer to support a $300m large-diameter water pipeline project located in the Gresham, OR area. This position is a great opportunity to be a part of a historic infrastructure project and see it through the entire project delivery life cycle, from groundbreaking to closeout. We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer with 24 years of field experience to support the execution of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This position provides an excellent opportunity to grow technical and leadership skills by working closely with senior engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors on large-scale municipal construction projects. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in civil or mechanical engineering and is eager to apply their technical knowledge in a fast-paced construction environment. You will support both field operations and technical coordination to ensure the quality, safety, and timely delivery of project milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 24 years of experience on construction sites, ideally involving water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, or pipelines.
• Familiarity with construction methods, drawings, and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with project software tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and SharePoint.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a site team.
• Willingness to work on active construction sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting public infrastructure or utility projects.
• Exposure to QA/QC processes, submittal tracking, and schedule monitoring.
• Knowledge of safety standards such as OSHA or CAL/OSHA.
• Enthusiasm to grow into more advanced roles in project engineering or site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, plans, and technical specifications.
• Support field layout, measurements, and setting out control lines and levels.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely material deliveries and proper installation.
• Participate in daily site inspections and maintain detailed field records and reports.
• Support document control processes, including RFIs, submittals, as-builts, and technical correspondence.
• Track quantities, labor productivity.
• Monitor project progress and prepare daily/weekly reports.
• Assist in preparing change orders, reviewing contractor claims, and managing site documentation.
• Enforce project safety protocols and participate in jobsite safety audits and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with design teams to resolve drawing conflicts and support technical queries.

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
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

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