Project Engineer; Structural Steel

Structural Steel Engineer

Our client is a leading civil construction company with over a century of experience in developing and maintaining vital infrastructure across the nation. Specializing in the construction and rehabilitation of highways, bridges, tunnels, mass transit systems, and water management facilities, the company is committed to public safety and economic vitality. With a strong reputation for corporate integrity and financial strength, our client is an ideal partner for large and complex infrastructure projects.

Notable projects include the Purple Line Extensions in Los Angeles, the SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York.

Our client is seeking a Structural Steel Engineer to join their team. Reporting to the Structural Steel Manager, the Structural Steel Engineer will play a key role in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring goals for safety, quality, profitability, and schedule are met, ultimately driving customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participate in project safety programs, observations, and audits.
• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with various project-related tasks.
• Identify and promote changes that enhance productivity and quality on the project.
• Communicate effectively with Project Owners, Designers, Architects, and Engineers regarding project schedules and issues.
• Develop Requests for Information (RFIs), work plans, and project submittals.
• Track and report quantities of work performed, understanding the associated costs.
• Prepare time and material pricing submittals.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
• Maintain as-built drawings with input from field staff.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural steel erection, heavy civil construction, bridge construction, vertical construction, or other steel structures.
• Experience interfacing with fabricators, subcontractors, and owners to resolve design, procurement, and constructability issues.
• Proficient in coordinating contract drawings, design drawings, and shop drawings to facilitate the erection of structures.
• Experience collaborating with design and construction engineers to develop effective "means and methods" processes.
• Ability to accurately assess "to-date" costs and project final costs through completion.

The salary for this position ranges from $140,000 to $185,000, depending on experience.