Project Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• At least 12 years of overall experience, including demonstrated Project Manager or Resident Engineer experience on highway, infrastructure, and/or transit/rail projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Oregon or Washington.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Familiarity with construction management marketing and the Project Manager, Construction Manager, or Resident Engineer role.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Demonstrated team-building ability, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration between technical and management teams working from other locations.
• Knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Analytical mindset and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to travel for work when needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass motor vehicle screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project scheduling, estimating, and constructability reviews.
• Civil infrastructure (roadway/bridge) construction, water/stormwater construction, and/or program management experience with medium to large projects.
• Understanding of pursuit management and client relationship building.
• Experience with local, state, federal, and transit organizations in Oregon and Washington.
• Demonstrated success as a seller/doer leading pursuits, winning work, and growing client accounts.
• Experience serving as an Owner’s Representative on public infrastructure programs.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and CM/GC.
• Experience supporting procurement, risk management, constructability reviews, partnering, and owner advisory services for alternative delivery projects.
• Experience recruiting inspectors, office engineers, and contract administration personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships and pursue new opportunities with WSDOT, ODOT, cities, counties, ports, and transit agencies.
• Conduct marketing and networking activities to maintain client relationships, win project pursuits, and develop strategic teaming partners.
• Contribute to the growth of WSP’s Construction Management business across Southwest Washington and Oregon.
• Develop staffing plans and schedules to meet task requirements and deliver technical excellence and quality work.
• Collaborate with WSP business line leads and project managers.
• Manage sub-consultants and project teams.
• Supervise field inspection and field office personnel and conduct performance reviews.
• Review work in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Provide quality control for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, and surveying.
• Apply construction engineering principles and independently make decisions on significant construction engineering challenges.
• Develop and maintain high-quality team inspection standards.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or other personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings