Project Engineer

Newark, New Jersey, USA • Full-Time

About the Role

A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking a Field Engineer to support construction activities on a major transportation infrastructure project. The Field Engineer will assist with project planning, field coordination, quality control, scheduling, and documentation, working closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, suppliers, and self-performing construction crews. Candidates with experience supporting structural steel fabrication and erection are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support project management and field supervision with daily construction operations.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers, and self-performing crews.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and contract documents.
• Track project progress and assist with schedule updates.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and support project cost tracking.
• Prepare daily reports, production reports, and other field documentation.
• Generate and manage RFIs, submittals, and material tracking logs.
• Coordinate inspections with owners, engineers, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Support quality control activities and ensure work complies with contract requirements.
• Verify field quantities and assist with surveying and layout activities.
• Participate in project meetings and record minutes, responsibilities, and action items.
• Assist with procurement, scheduling, and delivery of materials and equipment.
• Identify potential construction issues and escalate them to project leadership.
• Promote and support project safety requirements and company safety programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least three years of construction experience.
• Experience working for a heavy civil or civil infrastructure general contractor.
• Project experience involving heavy civil, bridges, transportation, utilities, or comparable infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Structural steel fabrication and erection.
• Knowledge of AISC standards and structural steel construction practices.
• Bridge, transit, rail, airport, marine, or tunnel construction experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or BIM platforms.
• Field surveying and construction layout experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or active pursuit of a Professional Engineer (PE) license.