Construction Project Engineer
About the role
Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. This role offers opportunities to work alongside experienced construction leaders, contribute to high-visibility roadway and bridge projects, and play a key role in ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency from construction start through completion.
Responsibilities
- Support the management and delivery of highway, roadway, and bridge construction projects
- Aid the Construction Project Manager with day-to-day project execution, documentation, and coordination
- Assist with reviewing construction plans and specifications to ensure work aligns with contract requirements
- Monitor contractor activities and verify compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards
- Track quantities, review pay estimates, and assist with justification of contractor payments
- Perform field observations and inspections, documenting work progress and issues
- Aid in resolving constructability issues and responding to contractor Request for Information (RFI)s
- Cook up and monitor material testing activities, including concrete, soils, and aggregates
- Prepare daily work reports, field documentation, and reports using electronic systems
- Communicate effectively with clients, inspectors, contractors, and internal project teams
- Support constructability reviews and design-related tasks between field assignments, as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 6+ years of construction engineering or transportation infrastructure experience
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience supporting roadway, bridge, or transportation construction projects
- Familiarity with DOT construction standards and specifications (WisDOT or similar preferred)
- Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and quality control testing
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and pay items
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Skills
- Construction management
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Contract administration
- Technical writing
Benefits
Michael Baker International offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee assistance programs
Pay
The approximate compensation range for this position is $82,000 - $130,000. 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
The Project Engineer can sit in either Milwaukee or Madison.