Project Engineer, Underground/ Heavy Civil

About Atkinson

Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our client.

The Role

A Project Engineer provides the administrative and technical services that relate to many of the items that ensure the successful completion of a project. These include scheduling, cost accounting, financial reporting, material procurement, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. The Project Engineer may have responsibility for a particular section, temporary design, construction engineering, subcontractors, or other facets of a project.

Responsibilities:

• Work on high-profile projects with our Tunneling/Mining group, assisting in planning, organizing, and controlling various elements of the job

• Actively pursue and engage in safety training to learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture

• Participate in the TRACK process; attend daily / weekly meetings and field inspections

• Initiate and maintain good, strong working relationships with Atkinson's craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor's representatives, vendors, home office support, the project management team, the community, etc.

• Stay ahead of the crew's needs, making sure they are efficient in their work

• Prioritize daily tasks by understanding deadlines and material procurement lead times

• Provide prompt, accurate information, notices, and requests to agencies, subcontractors, vendors, etc.

• Communicate clearly and concisely in a grammatically correct and unbiased manner

• Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, gather input, and propose solutions

• Beat the estimated budget

• Pursue self-development outside of assigned responsibilities

• Produce safe, efficient construction engineering products

• Track and update quantities timely to ensure accurate budgets, forecasts, and reporting

• Perform thorough invoice reviews and pay subcontractors and vendors timely

• Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline; or similar field or equivalent work experience.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience working on commercial or heavy civil construction projects from start to finish

• High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility, and integrity

• Willingness to speak up, listen up, ask open-ended questions, and learn from others

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

What a Successful Candidate Looks Like

We look for individuals who embody these core principles:

• Enthusiasm & Drive: Be punctual and dedicated, staying until work is done. Arrive early for meetings and events. Be a proactive team player - ask how you can help and be present. Take initiative, represent the company professionally (dress, demeanor), and build trust with your team, clients, and stakeholders. Proactively seek ways to contribute to team success and always maintain a positive attitude.

• Delivery & Performance: Reliably meet the expectations of your role and commitments. Understand and follow Atkinson's standard procedures. Take on new responsibilities, dig into the details, and bring solutions to problems. Take ownership, be accountable, and demonstrate responsiveness with a sense of urgency.

• Learning & Growth: Immerse yourself in Atkinson's culture, your team, and your community. Be engaged, accountable, and self-directed in your learning - be curious Continuously build your technical expertise and grow your business acumen.

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You'll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment: You'll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Atkinson Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace: Atkinson promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug "fitness for duty" screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug "fitness for duty" tests.

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work life assistance and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations. For this role the base salary range is $62,500 to $125,000 .

Founded in 1926, Atkinson Construction is one of the most experienced and diverse civil contractors in the United States. Recognized for excellence in constructing highly-engineered and complex projects, Atkinson provides sophisticated and innovative heavy civil solutions for clients across the country.

Atkinson is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clark Construction Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.?

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email? leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com ?or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.