Senior Project Engineer

About The Role

We are adding a Senior Project Engineer to our team building the Wilroy Reducing Station project in Suffolk, VA. This major project for the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) will help prevent pollution and provide relief for the regional sewer system during major weather events. As a Senior Project Engineer you will support project execution by working closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams. This role is responsible for managing project planning, scheduling, procurement, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, and technical project support while helping ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in line with project requirements. This position will be onsite supporting active construction operations and mentoring junior engineers and co-ops.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for day-to-day construction activities on assigned projects
• Manage daily operations for multiple construction projects while supporting schedule, budget, and quality goals
• Review contract plans, specifications, technical submittals, and shop drawings
• Interpret engineering drawings and assist with work package planning and execution
• Perform quality control checks on submittals, materials, and project documentation
• Track project costs, budgets, and resource allocation to support project performance
• Cookordination with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders to support project delivery
• Aid with procurement activities and subcontractor coordination
• Identify field issues and help develop practical construction solutions
• Generate and submit daily reports tracking project progress and milestones
• Attend project meetings and support communication between field and office teams
• Supervise and mentor Project Engineers and Co-Ops
• Support project scheduling updates and reporting efforts

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
  Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Project Engineer or Construction Engineer
  Experience working on wastewater treatment plant or utility infrastructure projects preferred
  Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with water or wastewater treatment plant construction
  Exposure to self-perform construction work
  Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating field operations
  Familiarity with project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and quality control
  Experience mentoring junior engineers or co-ops

About the Company

American Contracting & Environmental Services (ACE) is a self-perform general contractor specializing in complex mechanical construction at water and wastewater treatment facilities. Now in its 22nd year, ACE is a leading builder in the DC-Baltimore region, with active projects across Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Chesapeake, VA, as well as Buffalo, NY. ACE is known for its hands-on, self-perform approach and focus on delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports and protects local communities. Working at ACE offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment focused on building critical water systems and developing its people.