Project Engineer (PE)

Smyrna, GA
Full Time
Mid Level

Insurance & Benefits (Industry Leading)

  • 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance: Fully covered Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums for the employee and their entire family.
  • Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and an extended Christmas break.
  • 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus yearly raises and bonuses.
  • 100% Company-Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance.
  • $0-cost telemedicine, personal nurse support for medical navigation, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
  • Professional Development & Education Opportunities

Job Overview

The Project Engineer (PE) provides critical technical, administrative, and logistical coordination to support field operations and project management. Serving as the primary link between design and execution, the PE ensures that project specifications are accurately translated into actionable field instructions.

This role is responsible for managing the submittal lifecycle, RFI process, cost-control data, and schedule updates to ensure projects remain on track, within budget, and compliant with all quality and safety standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Review project specifications, blueprints, and technical drawings to identify material and equipment needs.
  • Convert design plans and approved RFIs into clear sketches or instructions for field crews and Superintendents.
  • Manage the approval lifecycle for equipment and material submittals, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
  • Track project expenses, cost code usages, and maintain organized document management.
  • Facilitate vendor invoice reviews, quantity verification, and the drafting of potential change orders.
  • Coordinate logistics and expedite material and equipment requests to minimize operational downtime.
  • Utilize P6 (Primavera) to update project schedules and communicate critical milestones.
  • Conduct daily site walks to assess progress, monitor safety, and ensure work meets quality standards.
  • Participate in progress meetings with owners, clients, and design engineers to provide updates on project status, technical challenges, and upcoming resource needs.
     
Qualifications & Requirements
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred; equivalent hands-on experience in project coordination or field leadership will be considered.
  • Proven understanding of heavy civil, underground utility, or industrial construction operations; experience in water/wastewater treatment or pump station projects is highly valued.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; proficiency in P6 (Primavera), Bluebeam, and AutoCAD is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex project specifications, structural drawings, and technical documents.
  • Must be self-motivated, capable of managing multiple deadlines, and maintaining effective communication between subcontractors, suppliers, and project personnel.
  • Understanding of site safety protocols; OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour certification is preferred.
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean MVR, be authorized to work in the US, and pass a pre-employment drug screening/physical.

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