Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Project Engineer

Our client is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects. This role plays a key part in maintaining a strong safety culture, ensuring high-quality workmanship, and coordinating daily project operations in partnership with field and project management teams.

This role is onsite in Woodburn, Oregon.

• Champion site safety by ensuring protocols are consistently followed, PPE is properly used, and safety expectations are reinforced daily.
• Lead or support regular safety meetings and contribute to pre-construction safety planning with project leadership.
• Monitor work quality across crews and apply internal QC practices to verify compliance with project standards.
• Support field operations in alignment with the company’s core values and performance expectations.
• Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day oversight of one or more civil construction projects.
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation, including daily reports, production tracking, material certifications, test/inspection results, and related records.
• Manage project documentation workflows such as submittals, RFIs, correspondence, and quality-related documents.
• Collaborate closely with superintendents and foremen to understand daily activities, resolve issues, and maintain a thorough photo record of project progress.
• Review daily timecards and job reports to ensure correct labor and equipment coding.
• Support coordination with subcontractors, suppliers, and project vendors as needed.
• Assist with daily cost tracking and contribute to overall project financial accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent related experience.
• Experience working on civil construction projects such as roads, utilities, site development, aviation, or similar environments; internship experience is acceptable.
• Familiarity with project management and field productivity software (e.g., HCSS Heavy Job/Heavy Bid), electronic document control tools, and CPM scheduling programs (MS Project, Sure Trak, P6, or comparable).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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