Project Engineer - Structural​/Bridge​/Steel

Overview

Location: Portland Metro Area

Pay: DOE

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Standard business hours with occasional project-related flexibility

Type: Contract

Company: Opti Staffing Group

• Assist Project Managers with coordination of structural steel and bridge construction projects
• Review and become highly familiar with detailed structural drawings, shop drawings, and models
• Support project documentation including RFIs, change orders, submittals, and project correspondence
• Coordinate with detailers and fabrication teams
• Track project deliverables including materials, subcontractor deliveries, and schedules
• Help maintain project documentation, timelines, and scope tracking
• Monitor project changes and understand the impact on schedule and cost
• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, field teams, and internal departments
• Gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of structural steel and bridge construction

• Direct exposure to heavy structural steel and fabrication—an opportunity to learn one of the most specialized areas of construction
• Hands-on mentorship from seasoned Project Managers and Superintendents
• A balanced role that blends office coordination with jobsite learning
• Growth potential into higher-level Project Engineer and Project Manager roles
• Amazing company culture with strong leadership and long-term stability
• Long-term opportunity with a contract-to-hire structure

• Experience or education related to construction, engineering, or structural steel
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and structural specifications
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Interest in learning the structural steel / bridge construction industry
• Comfortable working with multiple project documents and deadlines

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Comfortable learning and working within a fast-paced project environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in structural steel, bridge construction, or heavy civil projects
• Exposure to RFIs, change orders, and project documentation

Please respond with an updated resume. Call Amber at  to schedule an interview.

Opti Staffing Group