Project Engineer II

About the Role

The Project Engineer interprets plans, implements quality plans, obtains permits, manages documentation, oversees submittals, coordinates closeout, mentors field engineers, and ensures safety and schedule compliance. • Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and craft personnel. • Implement pre‑construction quality plans and oversee testing and inspection processes. • Obtain and maintain construction permits, managing fees and recurring expenses. • Develop and maintain material tracking, test and inspection logs, concrete placement records, and non‑conformance reports. • Manage contract documents and establish electronic handling procedures for RFIs and correspondence. • Set up and coordinate submittal registers, obtain approvals, prepare transmittals, and expedite submittals to meet schedule. • Incorporate processes for project closeout and update as‑built construction documents. • Mentor, manage, and evaluate field engineers, recommending alternative work methods as needed. • Coordinate safety and compliance for the team, maintaining schedule timelines and ensuring completion.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸plan interpretation
• ▸quality control
• ▸permit management
• ▸document control
• ▸submittal coordination
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Project Engineer II who can interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility, resourcefulness, professionalism, and confidentiality. The role involves reviewing, analyzing, managing, and resolving field coordination issues with project teams. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction‑related engineering or management, at least three years of construction experience, strong detail orientation, knowledge of construction law, teamwork, communication, problem‑solving skills, a positive attitude, and a valid driver’s license. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management. • Minimum three years of related construction experience with strong detail orientation. • Possess a basic understanding of construction law and business practices. • Demonstrate strong teamwork, initiative, communication, and problem‑solving abilities. • Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• ▸bachelors
• ▸3 years
• ▸construction law
• ▸teamwork
• ▸problem solving
• ▸driver license

Benefits

Base salary ranges from $93,400 to $126,100 (higher in select locations) with eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym discounts.

Work Environment

Onsite