Project Engineer

As Beaver Excavating continues to grow, we're looking for Project Engineers to join our Columbus team. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects while building valuable experience and developing a long-term career within our organization. Project Engineers assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects and work closely with project teams both in the office and in the field.
While this role is primarily based in our Columbus, OH office, travel to and work from project sites may be required based on project needs.
Primary Responsibilities
Develops solid working relationships with all project personnel
Assists in the preparation of work orders, schedules, drawings, field measurements, subcontracts, and supplier agreements
Attends pre-construction meetings; assists with the preparation of action items lists and proposed solutions
Provides support to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Contract Administrator with preparation of job documents and materials
Analyzes, processes, and assists with the project layout, construction sequencing, cost analysis, measurement of quantities, and clarification of specifications as necessary
Ensures that proper document control, quality assurance documentation, and construction project records are kept in accordance with expectations
Assists in monitoring the project site to ensure that the work is progressing on schedule
Provides support to field personnel
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company
Knowledge & Skills
Able to read and comprehend contract documents and construction plans
Solid general math skills with the ability to complete field calculations
Proficient in MS Office and construction software
Excellent oral and written communication
Accuracy and attention to detail
Able to deal effectively and tactfully with customers and employees at all levels
Able to act in a safe manner always
High level of motivation, a ‘self-starter’
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; equivalent field experience will be considered.
2 years of construction experience with heavy/civil preferred.
Travel Requirements
Ability and willingness to travel overnight and for extended periods of time as required by project needs.
Why join Beaver?
Stable, growing company with a long history of success
Weekly pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Employee Wellness Program
401k/Profit Sharing Plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Supportive team environment
Family-oriented culture since 1953
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity
The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No