Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Overview

We are currently hiring a Project Engineer/Manager to support construction and facility improvements in Charleston, SC.

• Plans, designs and oversees the construction of new or expanded facilities.
• Prepares architectural, engineering, and cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Obtains and supervises outside contractors.
• Recommends architectural and engineering design procedures and standards for the planning and design of facilities.
• Supervises the detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects.
• Conducts construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements.
• Provides engineering consulting services to local and divisional offices.
• Development of project plans to include project justification, scope, deliverables, risks, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborating with design agents, technical experts and other stakeholder on design and project execution plan.
• Ensuring that designs meet performance goals and constructability objectives.
• Ensuring safety of team members, shipyard employees and contractors in the implementation of projects.
• Ensuring that project comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Selection and oversight of qualified suppliers to implement project work in a safe and high quality manner.
• Ensuring quality and accuracy of contractor deliverables, to include designs and technical specifications.
• Financial aspects of the project to include, budgeting, progressing, and contractor payment approval.
• Schedule adherence and critical path management.

• US Citizenship.
• BS Degree. (Either an Engineering degree or Construction Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or relevant Construction degree.)
• 5+ years of relevant project management/project engineering construction experience.
• Knowledge of utility distribution systems and facility infrastructure design and construction.
• Experience in developing design criteria and contract documents (drawings, specifications, etc.), establishing execution strategies and selecting the appropriate contract/procurement approach for the type of project and desired contract deliverables.
• Experience in coordinating multi-trade projects including electrical, mechanical, excavation, power, lighting, telecom, etc.
• Experience with SAP to include creating work orders, creating operations, obtaining confirmation numbers, researching purchase orders and requisitions.

• Position will have some travel between SC and VA.
• Pay Rate: $45-$55/hr based on experience.
• Benefits.
• Long term, multi year contract.
• 1 step interview process.

This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston, SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

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