Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Construction Project Engineer II to join our dedicated team at our office located in Vacaville, California.

In this role, you will provide technical, administrative, and subcontractor management support to Project Managers and Project Directors.

Additional Responsibilities

+ Coordinate development and maintenance of execution plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets.

+ Manage documentation, submittals, RFIs, and communication among project stakeholders.

+ Support procurement, contract administration, and change management processes.

+ Participate in safety planning and quality assurance, including shop drawing reviews and design compliance.

+ Track project costs, invoice preparation, and reporting.

+ Maintain project documentation systems and assist with closeout deliverables and turnover packages.

+ Contribute to marketing materials, proposals, and ongoing team coordination across departments.

Qualifications & Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.

+ 3-5 years of experience in Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related discipline.

Physical Demands

+ Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.

+ Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.

+ Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

+ Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

+ This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.

+ You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.

+ Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client's location is possible, depending on the assignment.

+ Please review the IPS Travel Policy.

+ You will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.

+ Must have access to reliable transportation.

+ Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

+ Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying weather.

Safety

+ This position is a safety-sensitive position.

+ The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, Process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness.

IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Somerset, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

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