Project Engineer

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General Summary

This position is responsible for providing technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards.

Engineer I - Project Engineer Rotational Program

Granite is pleased to be launching our Rotational Engineer Bootcamp program. This program will immerse engineers in a 15-month, hands-on experience, designed to give newer engineers exposure to all the various aspects of heavy civil construction. Engineers will have the opportunity to accelerate their development in the areas of project controls and field engineering on large-scale, heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Program participants will rotate through three projects in California that include bridges, highways, rail work, and utility installation. Participants must be willing to travel and relocate throughout the program, as needed.

All program attendees will be given: Housing and relocation assistance Mobility incentives (depending on role requirements) Exposure to Granite's offices/teams across California Mentoring and structured development through on-job training and classroom instruction Accelerated development, with exposure to multiple scopes of work On-job experience working on a complex, high-profile, heavy civil infrastructure project, alongside top industry leaders The opportunity to select three potential office locations to work at full-time after completion of the program (Granite will do it's best to ensure you are assigned to one of your three location preferences, however, location assignment will be based on position availability and business needs)

This is an incredible opportunity for those who are looking to fast track their career in heavy civil construction, gain experience working across various heavy civil scopes of work, and build a career with America's Infrastructure Company.

General Summary

This position is responsible for providing technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards.

Essential Job Accountabilities Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting, and job costing. Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed. Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, to verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawing and specifications. Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor to provide accuracy. Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized. Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements. Provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials to ensure a quality job. Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids. Research historical data and productivity analysis reports in order to compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates. Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures to support accuracy of bid submission.

Education Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Work Experience 0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Scheduling and AGTEK Take-off software. Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline. Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator. Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Additional Requirements/Skills Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Team player Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis. Valid driver's license and ability to drive.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.

We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite's 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite's 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range: : $0.00 $0.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr