Project Engineer I

Description

The company is hiring an early-career Project Engineer I in Southern California, suited to recent university graduates.

You will support the Project Manager and Construction Manager from preliminary design through closeout, with the emphasis on construction administration, documentation and field oversight.

Work may involve hospital and healthcare projects under OSHPD / HCAI, school projects under the Division of the State Architect (DSA), and other public and private sector jobs. Experience in these areas is preferred.

The company's program management group runs complex, large-scale programs in infrastructure, transportation, energy, water and urban development for clients worldwide.

The company is a Fortune 500 firm with fiscal year 2025 revenue of $16.1 billion and a team of 50,000 people across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

Responsibilities

• Help evaluate architectural and engineering proposals and recommend how to execute, contract and award the work.
• Check designs for constructability against client standards and building code requirements.
• Help coordinate jurisdictional approvals, plan checks and permits.
• Help prepare drawings and specifications for new facilities and for repairs and upgrades to existing ones.
• Support bidding, construction contract review and prequalification.
• Track construction progress against submitted schedules, including the contractor baseline, critical path (CPM) and recovery schedules.
• Review and coordinate RFIs, requests for clarification (RFC), submittals, change order proposals (COP) and change directives (CD) for quality and merit.
• Review change orders, assess their cost and schedule effects, and prepare estimates for change orders and extra services.
• Watch for variances in the project database against schedule and cost reporting.
• Check and verify contractor payment applications and help manage project funds.
• Help the Project Manager and Construction Manager resolve construction issues, disputes and disagreements.
• Monitor labor compliance and prevailing wage requirements.
• Visit sites to confirm field conditions and check construction activity against contract documents and safety standards.
• Oversee general contractor and subcontractor work against project plans and push for quality control on every installation.
• Monitor the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and help keep projects compliant with State requirements.
• Organize and record progress meetings with site administrators, community representatives, public agencies and client departments through every construction phase.
• When asked, work with the client, architect and design professionals to confirm design intent and client satisfaction.
• Keep daily reports, project logs, RFI and submittal logs and agreements current in construction management software.
• Make sure records meet all internal and external requirements.
• Support closeout and certification, including punch lists, as-built drawings, closeout submittal packages and DSA / HCAI certification where relevant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 0 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to juggle several tasks, stay organized and understand design and construction well.
• Knowledge of construction management procedures and industry practice.
• Understanding of invoicing and billing procedures.
• Skilled with construction management software and programs, and proficient in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Commitment to building your professional knowledge and helping the team innovate and stay productive.
• Preferred: internship or co-op experience in construction, construction management or design.
• Preferred: experience with construction management software and document control, such as RFIs, submittals and daily reports.
• Preferred: experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Preferred: experience on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects.
• Preferred: exposure to local worker PLAs, prevailing wage / DIR and public works projects.
• Preferred: a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field.

Conditions

Based in Southern California.

Hybrid work options: you may work from an office, remotely or at a client site.

Sponsorship is not offered now or in the future.

Relocation is not available.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, the company keeps all applicant information confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Competitive pay, well-being programs for you and your family, and development resources to advance your career.
• Technical and professional training programs to build your technical and leadership skills.