Construction Engineer

Construction Engineer

Location: Cleveland Area

A well-established heavy civil contractor in the Cleveland area is seeking a Construction Engineer to support in-house project design, temporary works engineering, and field implementation. This role works closely with the Construction Design Engineer (CDE) to develop working drawings, engineering plans, and construction support documents for a variety of complex civil and structural projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the design and development of hoisting/lifting plans, spreader beam layouts, formwork systems, temporary structures, posted formwork (including slab bridges), earth support systems, and demolition plans.
- Assist in developing pumping and dewatering plans, trench box specifications, and other engineering solutions as assigned.
- Partner with estimating during bid phases to prepare conceptual designs aligned with project criteria.
- Support the safety department with engineering-specific needs and assist warehouse personnel in maintaining accurate inventories of sheeting, shoring, lumber, forms, and hardware.
- Maintain design records for all lifting beams and lifting devices; issue purchase orders for engineering-related materials.
- Conduct routine site visits to ensure field conformance with provided designs and collaborate with carpenters and superintendents to create practical, field-friendly solutions.
- Archive project photos, maintain organized engineering files, assist in invoice coding, and participate in internal planning meetings.
- Engage in task force groups, professional organizations (ACI, ASCE, OCA), and winter training programs.
- Work proactively toward obtaining Professional Engineer licensure.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Registered Professional Engineer OR Graduate Engineer from an ABET-accredited program working toward EI certification.
- Previous experience as a Project Engineer; heavy civil construction experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong ability to complete project-related design tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Independent decision-maker with strong integrity and critical-reasoning skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Viewpoint.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-focused.
- Ability to learn and apply engineering design software.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Construction Engineer who enjoys hands-on field collaboration, detailed design work, and contributing to complex civil projects.

Apply Today with an up-to-date resume outlining your construction industry experience.

You can confidentially contact Mark Jeffree at with any questions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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