Project Engineer

Orion • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Orion Marine Construction is hiring a Project Engineer for its Atlantic Division to help deliver marine construction projects across Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and the Caribbean. The role is based at the division headquarters in Tampa, Florida, with travel up to 100% and a current rotation of approximately three weeks on site and one week off, depending on project needs. This full-time, salaried position reports to the Project Manager.

The Project Engineer works on site with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and surveyors to coordinate schedules, procurement, and costs. The role supports projects from mobilization through closeout. Orion’s work includes ports, docks, bridges, causeways, mechanical dredging, and other waterfront infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant project engineering or construction experience.
• Working knowledge of project administration, marine construction materials, procurement, estimating, scheduling, project tracking software, and cost control.
• Familiarity with engineering and project standards, safety practices, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to communicate clearly with field teams, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to drive a passenger vehicle to job sites, travel up to 100%, and work the project rotation.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on marine construction experience, including a summer internship or engineering co-op.

Responsibilities

• Track actual labor, material, and service costs and help estimate the cost of remaining work.
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages, evaluate suppliers, and procure subcontractors, materials, and services.
• Interpret plans and specifications and coordinate work activities with field leadership to meet schedule milestones.
• Work with crews, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to resolve questions and keep work moving.
• Support bid proposals for upcoming marine work and help bring active projects through closeout.
• Reinforce safe work practices, support safety and environmental compliance, and stop work when unsafe conditions are observed or anticipated.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Fidelity 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• Nine paid public holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

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