Field/project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in Renton, WA is currently hiring for a Project Engineer. This position is a fully onsite opportunity supporting a large-scale heavy civil infrastructure project in the greater Seattle area. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting construction projects through submittals, RFIs, scheduling, project documentation, and field operations. Experience on heavy civil, infrastructure, transportation, water resources, or federal projects is highly preferred.

Pay - $85,000 - $100,000 annually

Location - Renton, WA (Onsite)

Schedule - Standard Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project submittals, RFIs, and construction documentation.

• Assist with development of work plans, means and methods, and construction execution plans.

• Support project scheduling activities including updates, tracking, and reporting.

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel.

• Assist with estimating, quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost tracking.

• Maintain project records and documentation using company systems and project management software.

• Support procurement activities and material tracking.

• Participate in project meetings and provide administrative and technical support to the project team.

• Assist with project reporting and communication across internal and external stakeholders.

• Support field operations throughout the lifecycle of a major infrastructure project.

Qualification Requirements

• 2+ years of Construction Project Engineer experience.

• Experience managing or supporting submittals and RFIs.

• Experience supporting work plans, scheduling activities, and construction documentation.

• Experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, transportation, water resources, structures, or related construction projects.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

• Experience using Bluebeam, Procore, and SharePoint.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Experience coordinating with field teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

• Federal project experience is preferred.

• Infrastructure or structures project experience is preferred.

Disqualifiers

• No Construction Project Engineer experience.

• No experience handling submittals or RFIs.

• No construction documentation or project coordination experience.

• No experience within heavy civil, infrastructure, transportation, water resources, or related construction projects.

• No experience with Bluebeam, Procore, or SharePoint.

• Less than 2 years of relevant construction project engineering experience.

Employee Value Proposition

• Opportunity to join a major infrastructure project expected to span more than five years.

• Gain experience supporting large-scale heavy civil construction projects involving earthwork, dams, hydro, transportation, and infrastructure systems.

• Work alongside experienced construction professionals on a highly visible project.

• Exposure to project controls, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and field operations.

• Opportunity for long-term career growth as the client continues to expand its U.S. project portfolio.

• Collaborative project environment working closely with construction leadership, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

• Opportunity to build valuable experience on complex federal and infrastructure construction projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Renton, WA.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Renton,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.

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