Senior Mechanical Construction Engineer

Overview

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Senior Construction Engineer to be based out of Chattanooga, TN
. This challenging position will support installation and commissioning of the culvert valves, miter gates, and associated hydraulics related to the lock chamber on the Chickamauga Dam Project; a new 110‑foot by 600‑foot lock located downstream of Chickamauga Dam.

Shimmick is a dynamic and fast‑growing national contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry. Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high‑quality work ranging from expanding/constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge. In 2021, we began a transformation to re‑envision our strategy to meet the nation's growing need for critical infrastructure.

Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation's growing demand for water infrastructure. Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.

According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top‑ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).

Shimmick’s National Division operates throughout the central and eastern United States and focuses on water resources including locks, dams, levees and flood control, many along the nation's coasts and inland waterways. Comprised of legacy companies Morrison Knudsen, Washington Group International, and others, Shimmick’s National Division has decades‑long history of delivering projects for repeat clients like New Jersey Transit, where Shimmick has been operating and maintaining the Hudson‑Bergen Rail Line for more than 20 years.

The National Division has also delivered numerous projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, primarily in the water resources sector along the nation's inland waterways and coastlines. One such project was the new Olmsted Dam on the Ohio River, where according to USACE, more commerce traverses than any other location on the entire U.S. inland waterways. With the Olmsted lock and dam replacement, economic net benefits to the nation are estimated to be more than $640 million annually.

• Provide technical support to field crews, ensuring accurate interpretation of drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Oversee layout, surveying, and grade control to maintain project accuracy.
• Assist in structural concrete placement, earthwork, marine construction, or underground utilities, depending on the project scope.
• Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Help manage and implement construction methodologies and best practices in collaboration with the superintendent and project team.

• Conduct field inspections to ensure work meets Shimmick’s quality standards and project specifications.
• Work with the Quality Control team to document and resolve non‑conformances.
• Assist in safety audits and enforce compliance with OSHA and Shimmick safety policies.
• Promote a safety‑first culture by proactively identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent software.
• Track material quantities, labor hours, and equipment utilization to support cost control efforts.
• Identify and help resolve potential project delays or budget overruns.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.

• Work closely with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and design teams to facilitate smooth execution.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and as‑built documentation.
• Participate in weekly construction meetings to discuss project progress and…