Project Engineer I (Wet Utilities)

Responsibilities

• Oversee night-shift construction activities related to water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and other underground wet utility systems.
• Provide engineering and technical guidance to craft teams, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Monitor installation methods, materials, and quality to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and local standards.
• Aid in troubleshooting field issues and developing corrective actions.
• Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and craft persons.
• Implement the pre-construction quality plan.
• Obtain and maintain construction permits; manage fee payments and recurring expenses.
• Develop and maintain Material Tracking List, Project Test and Inspection Listing, Concrete Placement Log, Non-Conformance Report.
• Manage, create, and distribute contract documents.
• Establish handling procedures for electronic documents (RFIs, correspondence).
• Incorporate processes and procedures for project closeout phase.
• Manage testing and inspection processes for construction quality management.
• Implement three-phase inspection system.
• Establish reporting formats, protocols, schedules, and off-site testing procedures.
• Notify Project Manager and Superintendent of non-conforming test results or inspection items.
• Manage submittals: set up register, obtain customer/architect approval, prepare transmittal forms, coordinate packaging, review, and processing.
• Expedite submittals to align with project schedule.
• Communicate submittal process details to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Issue submittal requirement letters.
• Provide periodic updates of submittal register to customer or architect.
• Career subcontractor details: verify insurance, prepare paperwork, request final payment.
• Develop and distribute RFIs and Change Orders.
• Define and implement procedures for posting revisions and updates to as-built construction documents.
• Incorporate subcontractor as-built documentation into contract document updates.
• Mentor, manage, and evaluate field engineers.
• Determine alternative work methods as needed.
• Cook safety and compliance for all team members.
• Maintain schedule of timelines and ensure completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5+ years of relevant construction or engineering experience; wet utility experience strongly preferred.
• Experience on large infrastructure or mission-critical projects (data centers, industrial, heavy civil) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm systems, and related installation methods.
• Ability to work full-time night shift and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with construction drawings, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation software.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program