Project Engineer​/Field Engineer - Water & Wastewater Construction

Project Engineer / Field Engineer - Water & Wastewater Construction

Location: Central Indiana (projects throughout Central and Northern Indiana)
Pay: $75,000 - $100,000 per year, plus annual profit-sharing bonus
Job Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (typically 40-50 hours per week)
Relocation assistance available

A large, well-established heavy civil and industrial general contractor is hiring a Project Engineer / Field Engineer to support water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects across Indiana. You will work onsite with the project team and report to a Project Manager. This company self-performs much of its own work, so you will get hands-on exposure to underground pipe, utilities, concrete, and earthwork.

There is a clear path to Project Manager.

• Plan, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and project documentation
• Expedite material deliveries and track procurement
• Support the project schedule (Primavera P6)
• Work with the Superintendent to control job costs and production budgets
• Prepare monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections
• Review and process subcontractor pay requests and vendor invoices
• Price change orders and assist the Project Manager with settlement
• Interpret drawings and help resolve design conflicts in the field
• Attend owner, engineer, and project team meetings
• Maintain subcontractor insurance certificate compliance

• 1-5 years of project engineering or field engineering experience in construction
• Water/wastewater, municipal, or utility construction experience strongly preferred
• Exposure to underground pipe, utilities, concrete, or earthwork is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred, but not required. Strong construction experience or a trade background will be considered
• Primavera P6 experience is a plus
• PE license is a plus, but not required
• Willing to travel within Indiana (usually a 2-3 hour drive; some projects may require staying near the jobsite Monday-Thursday)
• Able to pass a drug screen and background check

• $75,000 - $100,000 base salary, based on experience
• Annual profit-sharing bonus, typically 10-15% of salary
• Medical, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• PPE provided

• Stable contractor with a long history and a strong backlog of work
• Growth into Project Manager for engineers who want it
• Company is willing to train the right person who has a solid construction background