Construction Engineer/Construction Representatives
$124,800–$156,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications while inspecting all construction phases to ensure materials and work align with approved documents. Coordinate contractor activities with various departments and third parties, including permitting agencies, and manage responses to submittals, RFIs, and change orders. Participate in progress and schedule review meetings to oversee moderately complex projects or supervise staff on routine initiatives. Work under limited supervision with broad latitude for independent judgment, applying engineering principles to resolve field issues and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes. Full-time, in-person role starting part-time if needed, transitioning to five days a week by January 2026.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes, construction principles, techniques and procedures, materials, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
- Knowledge of the equipment and methods used in wastewater and stormwater engineering and construction.
- Ability to read and comprehend construction plans, specifications, inspection and test reports, survey information, and other technical documents associated with design and construction projects.
- Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to construction plans.
- Ability to coordinate the activities of inspectors and sub-professional engineers and instruct them in proper work methods.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with clients, senior management, and regulatory agencies.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to be an independent thinker capable of solving problems within a team environment by analyzing technical issues, applying underlying principles, and delivering cost-effective solutions that provide value to clients.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from a school with an ABET accredited program and eight (8) years of experience on multi-discipline construction projects.
- Experience working at large, complex water/wastewater treatment facilities in operation
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience using engineering calculation software, preferred.
- Experience using AutoDesk applications preferred.
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