Traveling Project Engineer (Mission Critical)
About The Position
Shimmick is hiring a Traveling Project Engineer to support a large-scale mission-critical project in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The role supports planning, coordination, and execution of complex construction activities in partnership with field leadership, subcontractors, and project management. Project Monarch is a mission-critical data center campus development. Shimmick’s scope includes 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. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a large-scale data center project involving complex electrical and power distribution systems. Shimmick is an infrastructure builder with more than 100 years of expertise and work in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction. The position is initially based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and requires travel. The annual salary range is $153,000 to $213,000, depending on experience and/or education, including a 25% annual base-salary uplift during the initial West Virginia travel assignment. Additional incentives include a $3,500 monthly living allowance, if eligible, and a 10% project completion bonus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, plus 8 years of heavy civil construction experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project controls, and field operations.
Nice To Haves
- 9 or more years of 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.
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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Options to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
- Employer-paid short-term disability (STD)
- Employer-paid long-term disability (LTD)
- Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Legal and identity theft protection
- $3,500 monthly living allowance, if eligible
- 10% project completion bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
