Traveling Senior Project Engineer (Mission Critical)
About The Position
Shimmick is seeking a Traveling Senior Project Engineer to support a large-scale mission-critical data center campus project in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Project Monarch involves construction of critical electrical infrastructure, including underground electrical duct banks, grounding and bonding systems, medium-voltage infrastructure, power cabling, electrical equipment installation, testing, and commissioning. The engineer will support planning, coordination, and execution of complex construction activities in collaboration with field leadership, subcontractors, and project management. Shimmick is an infrastructure builder with more than 100 years of expertise and work in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction. This is a traveling position based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Candidates offered the position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. The position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. The annual salary range is $197,000 to $238,000, depending on experience and/or education. This includes a 25% annual uplift in base salary during the initial travel assignment in West Virginia. Additional incentives include a $3,500 monthly living allowance, if eligible, and a 10% project completion bonus. Shimmick offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with FSA or HSA participation options. The company also provides employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, and legal and identity theft protection. Benefits are available to employees working more than 20 hours per week; employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage and EAP services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, plus 10 years of heavy civil construction experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive relevant experience supporting delivery of large-scale mission-critical, industrial, power, manufacturing, heavy civil, mechanical, electrical, or related infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing RFIs, submittals, procurement, scheduling, contract administration, change management, and project reporting.
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project controls, and field operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing day-to-day project activities and field operations.
- Review drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare and track RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews.
- Support cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance efforts.
- Ensure safety and environmental compliance on-site.
- Facilitate effective communication among project stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- FSA or HSA participation options
- Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Legal and identity theft protection
- $3,500 per month living allowance, if eligible
- 10% project completion bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
