Senior Construction Engineer

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Seeking a Senior Construction Engineer to support our federal government client in Aiken, SC. Application Deadline: Tuesday, 04/21/2026 at 5:00 PM EST. The Contractor will provide engineering support to superintendents and crafts, verifies materials, equipment, workmanship and assures results meet design requirements. Assured construction activities are executed in a safe manner with the highest quality standards possible while monitoring the cost and schedule of any given work activity.

Requirements

Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties
Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems
Possesses strong personal computer skills
Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties
Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems
Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications
Applies advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner
Continued updating on new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary
Must demonstrate working knowledge of National Census Codes and Standards for electrical design such as IEC, NEC, NFPA, NEMA, IEEE, and OSHA
Required work experience shall include at least 8 years of experience as an Electrical Designer
Significant recent, within the last 5 years, experience with 2D MicroStation Computer Aided Drafting and Design is required.
Must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail
Must be able to perform weekly field walk downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed
These walk downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances of over half a mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 5 - 7 years of practical experience in construction engineering or related areas OR
An Associate's degree and 7 - 9 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent OR
A high school diploma and 10 - 14 years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent OR
A general knowledge of system testing and operations is helpful to ensure system turnover scope is adequate in regard to pre-operational testing OR
Leadership training in methods improvement is desirable
NOTE: US Citizenship is required to perform this government contract.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years
College degree in a technical discipline and practical experience in construction engineering
Previous client’s experience
Previous experience related to construction engineering, work planning, job hazards analysis, and material procurement utilizing client’s specific processes, programs, procedures and systems

Responsibilities

Interface and coordinate all aspects of construction with design, procurement, security, safety, operations, health physics, quality control, scheduling, cost and management
Develop construction scope turnover packages and coordinate systems completion and test activities in support of the turnover schedule
Direct the preparation of work packages and familiarize craft in specific work package requirements
Maintain continuity with quality control to ensure work quality meets the requirements
Coordinate with design agencies to ensure timely issuance of new design or design changes
Lead constructability program in area and provide technical expertise for construction methods and practices
Responsible to ensure that construction work is done correctly and completely
Provide technical and programmatic direction to subordinate construction engineering personnel as required
Provide construction testing and start-up services for construction projects
Administer assigned subcontracts
Provide for nonconformance report and corrective action request dispositioning
Design temporary construction facilities as requested by managers
Assist in establishing maintenance requirements for all permanent plant equipment.
Coordinate subcontract activities to ensure materials , equipment and workmanship comply with contract documents
Provide construction engineering services in support of fabrication and installation
Maintenance performed by the client's Construction Department
Primary responsibilities include performing walk downs, constructability review of design documents, material take off
Development of construction work execution plans
Permits, performing job hazards analysis, oversight
Inspection of ongoing construction work execution activities, interfacing with quality personnel, design engineers
construction management to coordinate work execution and to resolve field installation issues or problems, review
Closure of work execution documentation
Construction engineering services shall be provided using the client's processes and procedures.
Programmatic guidance will be provided by the client