Project Engineer

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty underwater and heavy civil marine construction company that delivers innovative technical solutions across the Power, Water/Wastewater, Transportation, Industrial, and Environmental markets. Our teams tackle some of the industry's most technically demanding projects, from complex bridge and dam rehabilitation to ports, marine facilities, and critical infrastructure. The work is demanding, the stakes are real, and failure is not an option. What sets Ballard apart is our mindset: our people are expected to think, challenge, lead, and act—taking ownership and leading with purpose. With direct access to leadership, technically demanding work, and a culture grounded in trust, accountability, and relentless improvement, you will be pushed to grow and given the opportunity to prove what you can do.

About the Role

As a lead Project Engineer, you will play a central role in delivering some of the nation's most challenging marine and heavy civil construction projects. This role serves as the operational bridge between the office and the field, driving every phase of project execution from preconstruction and procurement through construction, closeout, and client turnover. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging work, take on greater ownership, and work directly with leaders responsible for delivering projects. Project Engineers are expected to be engaged in every aspect of the project—not just engineering—including planning, field operations, procurement, scheduling, cost management, client coordination, and problem-solving. This position offers a level of responsibility and project exposure uncommon in larger organizations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate embodies these core attributes:

• Grit and Resiliency: We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen, no matter how impossible they seem. We never give up and take on challenges others won’t.
• Comradery and Inspirational: We are a hard-working team of like-minded individuals working toward a common goal, celebrating wins and having fun along the way.
• Driven and Competitive: We love competition, strive to win, and learn from losses. Not getting the job done is not an option.
• Trustworthy and Respectful: We value honesty, authenticity, and transparency—no lies, drama, or politics. We treat others with respect, even in conflict.
• Ownership and Accountability: When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window.” We ask, “what could I have done differently?” and share lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive project engineering experience in heavy civil, marine, structural, industrial, or transportation construction.
• Strong project controls experience, including scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change management.
• Experience supporting self-performing operations and partnering with field leadership to drive safe, efficient execution.
• Experience working with owners, consultants, municipalities, DOTs, USACE, ports, utilities, or industrial clients preferred.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, solve complex problems, and take ownership in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, SketchUp, AutoCAD, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction software.
• Strong understanding of project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, contract administration, and change management.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced project environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across project teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and engineering partners.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, independence, and collaboration.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Work is performed in both office and field environments, including active construction sites and outdoor settings in varying weather conditions.
• Travel to project sites, meetings, training events, and company locations is required and may include travel by land, water, or air.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, and fall protection equipment, as needed.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, squat, and navigate uneven terrain for extended periods, including barges, piers, vessels, and other marine construction environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to remain stationary and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to relocate as required to support project and business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term disability (STD).
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401K Plan with employer match.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000–$150,000.