Construction Project Engineer
About the role
Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering and construction management activities for large-scale infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
- Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Perform field observations to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with plans and specifications.
- Aid in quantity tracking, measurements, and pay documentation.
- Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and internal teams to resolve field issues and RFIs.
- Support review of shop drawings, submittals, and construction plans.
- Ensure what is being constructed complies with applicable submittals.
- Participate in material testing coordination (concrete, soils, utilities) and documentation.
- Prepare daily reports, field documentation, and project records.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including change orders and as-built information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Construction Management concentration preferred.
- 1–4 years of relevant experience (internships or co-ops in construction or water/wastewater preferred).
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Construction Management-In-Training (CMIT) or ability to obtain.
- Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and engineering fundamentals.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Construction knowledge.
- Ability to work in both office and field environments (including varying site conditions).
- Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CAD or construction management software is a plus.
Qualifications
- Basic understanding of construction plans, specifications, and engineering fundamentals.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Construction knowledge.
- Ability to work in both office and field environments (including varying site conditions).
- Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CAD or construction management software is a plus.
Skills
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Construction knowledge.
- Ability to work in both office and field environments (including varying site conditions).
- Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CAD or construction management software is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- 401K Retirement Plan.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability.
- Professional and personal development.
- Generous paid time off.
- Commuter and wellness benefits.
- Flexible Work Schedules.
Pay
The approximate compensation range for this position is $65,291 - $89,672. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Schedule
Commute schedules vary based on location.