Project Engineer - Marine Construction

Position Overview

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations building infrastructure across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. With our roots dating back to 1884, Kiewit has sustained a strong culture built on hard work, integrity, and a collaborative team environment.

Kiewit's Project Engineers are at the core of our construction operations, ensuring that projects are executed on schedule, within scope, and under budget. As we continue developing our portfolio in Marine Construction across the West Coast of BC, you will be part of a team that delivers complex projects that shape communities and commerce along coastlines and waterways. Project Engineers bring technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for safety to ensure Nobody Gets Hurt.

District Overview & Location

Kiewit’s Western Canada District is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, marine, and water resources. Our teams build projects across Western Canada and the USA, so a passion for travel and adventure is a must-have.
Immediate openings will support construction for projects in Squamish or Prince Rupert.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

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Responsibilities

Project planning and execution: Assist in developing work plans, schedules, and budgets for marine construction projects.

Technical oversight: Provide engineering support for marine structures, including design interpretation, constructability reviews, and quality assurance.

Field coordination: Work closely with superintendents, foremen, and craft workers to ensure safe and efficient execution of construction activities.

Stakeholder communication: Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to align project goals and resolve technical issues.

Safety and compliance: Uphold Kiewit’s safety standards and ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements specific to marine construction.

Problem-solving: Identify risks, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement in project delivery.

Qualifications

6-10 years of experience in construction operations, preferably in infrastructure, heavy civil, or industrial sectors.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, P6, HCSS) and Microsoft Office Suite; understanding of engineering principles, construction processes, and safety protocols.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng) preferred but not required.

Proven ability to lead a team of construction professionals and collaborate effectively across project teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to project challenges.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders.

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Compensation: $100,000/yr - $131,000/yr

Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location, and may be different than the posted range. Some assignments may also provide additional compensation in the form of allowances or uplifts.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.