Project Engineer I

About the Role

The Project Engineer supports the planning, design, and execution of construction projects by drafting detailed structural concrete and formwork drawings and coordinating closely with project teams to ensure design accuracy, safety, and cost efficiency. This role manages document control and ensures timely delivery of up-to-date drawings and information to field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning phase of projects to incorporate the most efficient, safe, and economical formwork systems into the design.
• Prepare concrete structure and formwork drawings by incorporating information from project drawings, bulletins, sketches, RFIs, and other trade shop drawings, and coordinate submittals with customers.
• Review and analyze project documents to identify conflicts, missing information, and specification gaps; suggest solutions to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with field supervisors to plan and oversee material and equipment needs, including ordering, inventory control, and transportation, to ensure availability and efficient use on projects.
• Attend project meetings to resolve technical issues and track project progression.
• Review bulletins and change orders to identify, quantify, and incorporate changes into project drawings; notify project management of cost impacts.
• Ensure timely delivery of up-to-date drawings and instructions to job sites.
• Maintain and update logs for RFIs, product submittals, and drawings; manage storage of shop drawings and contract documents.
• Support operational safety goals by identifying and communicating potential hazards during the detailing stage.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned to support organizational goals.
• Develops and maintains customer relationships to enhance company’s ability to procure projects.
• Participates in basic layout and field engineering activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or relevant area of education and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong mathematical and visualization skills.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.
• Completed coursework in computer-aided drafting/building information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks, with an emphasis on thoroughness, attention to detail, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, as well as customers and vendors.

Salary range for this position is $70,000 - $87,500/year based on experience.