Sr Project Engineer

DPR Construction•Seattle, WA

12d•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Sr Project Engineer facilitates successful construction project delivery independently by applying comprehensive technical expertise in project activities, methodologies, and leading practices. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to align work with project requirements, schedules, and quality standards. It monitors progress, analyzes performance metrics, identifies moderately complex issues, recommends solutions to mitigate risks and optimize outcomes, and shares project knowledge to support continuous improvement and team performance. The position requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience, and 4–6 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field. OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is preferred; completion of an OSHA 30 program within six months of hire is required. The anticipated starting pay range is $95,000–$115,000. DPR offers medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience.
4–6 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
OSHA 30 program completion within six months of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review moderately complex technical aspects of construction projects for compliance with design specifications and quality benchmarks.
Maintain a consistent field presence to support safe work execution, participate in safety meetings including stretch and flex, and apply working knowledge of high-risk activities to support effective planning and controlled outcomes.
Coordinate with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to resolve moderately complex technical challenges and support crew productivity and project progress.
Review construction drawings, submittals, and change orders and provide feedback on their accuracy and alignment with project goals.
Support implementation of project controls, including schedule tracking and cost monitoring.
Prepare and present progress reports and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate project risks through field analysis and engineering solutions.
Support less experienced project team members in resolving moderately complex issues and provide technical expertise on safety and quality standards.