Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Specialty Underwater Services (SUS) Pittsburgh office is hiring a Project Engineer to join our team for the $769.9 million Montgomery Locks and Dam project, awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Deconstruction of the existing auxiliary lock chamber will start in Spring 2025, with project completion anticipated in 2030. This vital infrastructure project is part of the larger Upper Ohio Navigation Project, designed to upgrade aging lock systems.

Join us and contribute to a project that will enhance navigation on the river for decades to come!

Project Engineer is a full-time position earning a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid time off (PTO) & holidays, and more. Work a full-time schedule (Monday through Friday, 40+ hours per week) with some variation based on project needs, with the ability to travel to and work on the construction site.

• Manage project takeoffs and documentation
• Prepare project proposals
• Obtain quotes from suppliers
• Develop strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, quality control personnel, operations, and management staff
• Use exceptional organizational skills for effective project management
• Leverage interpersonal and communication skills for successful task completion

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (particularly Excel)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to new challenges
• Must be willing and able to travel or relocate as necessary for projects

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, which may include Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or the equivalent experience in the construction industry.
• At least 1 year of experience with marine, heavy civil or industrial construction is required
• Experience with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a plus
• Professional Engineer license is a plus

As an affiliate of Brayman Construction Company, Specialty Underwater Services (SUS) is an industry‑leading Marine Construction & Diving Company based in Baltimore, MD and Pittsburgh, PA. With extensive capabilities which include Marine Construction, Maintenance, Repairs and Inspection Services, we strive to deliver best‑in‑class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries, SUS has the ability to successfully perform projects as a General/Prime Contractor or as a Subcontractor.

Working from two geographic locations, Pittsburgh, PA, and Baltimore, MD, allows us to quickly mobilize and respond to all types of projects and emergencies throughout the Eastern Seaboard. We take great pride in our work, striving to deliver a safe and quality service consistently across all of the industries that we serve.

Whether it is a one‑hour job in the middle of the night, a maintenance contract, or a design‑build project, we have a veteran staff with extensive experience in commercial diving and heavy marine construction available to safely and successfully complete your project.

We believe the health and safety of our employees, and anyone else affected by our work, is fundamental to the success of our business.

This is a Safety‑Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis.

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Are you able to see the big picture and understand complex designs? Do you have the desire to work with a company that values and respects you? If you feel you’d be perfect as our Project Engineer, apply now using our initial 3‑minute, mobile‑friendly application.

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws.

This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.