Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Job Details:

Project Engineer – Heavy Civil Construction

A well-established Pennsylvania-based heavy civil contractor is seeking to add a Project Engineer to the group to support complex infrastructure and transportation construction projects. This role plays a critical part in pre-construction planning, technical design support, and field execution for large-scale public and private works.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound engineering judgment, and a collaborative mindset to support safe, efficient, and constructible project delivery.

This role offers exposure to complex infrastructure projects, hands-on involvement in field and design collaboration, growth opportunities aligned with licensure and experience, and a team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, and innovation.

Benefits: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, 401(k), Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, PTO to name a few!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support to active heavy/highway construction projects
• Assist in early-phase planning by evaluating design concepts, identifying risks, and assessing constructability
• Develop engineering calculations, detailed sketches, and construction drawings for field implementation and client review
• Prepare and review temporary works designs
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with material tracking and cost awareness
• Review shop drawings and coordinate technical items with subcontractors and vendors
• Participate in site visits and project meetings to support field teams and ensure alignment between design intent and execution
• Contribute to pre-task planning and support field leadership in maintaining a safe job-site environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with estimating, operations, and fabrication teams as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or closely related discipline)
• EIT certification desired; Professional Engineer (PE) license or pursuit a plus
• Experience in heavy civil, transportation, or infrastructure construction preferred
• Understanding temporary works design and construction sequencing is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to collaborate with field teams, management, and external stakeholders
• Working knowledge of project scope, schedule, and budget impacts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Capable of working independently while contributing effectively to a team environment
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and applicable codes
• Strong safety awareness and ability to identify risk conditions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar drafting software

Please send a current copy of your resume to [email protected] for consideration. All communications are 100% confidential.

Alex Showers

Liberty Personnel Services

484-567-2087

[email protected]

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