Project Engineer - Nationwide (Travel Required)

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THIS ROLE:
The Project Engineer is the leader responsible for all aspects of production & survey within our dredging projects including providing technical/operational expertise to the operations team. This includes the oversight of all surveys to both the operations team and the admin team. In addition, the Project Engineer administers project survey requirements from completion to final approval. The Project Engineer directs all dig strategy with the dredge management team. The Project Engineer is also responsible assisting the Project Manager in establishing, maintaining and performing all duties required to provide administrative support for dredging project jobsites.
**This role follows a 2 week on / 2 week off rotational schedule. This role will require travel to different projects sites and our corporate HQ/shipyard in Long Beach, CA**
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Manage all survey assets
Develop dig strategy with project management
Analyze survey data to advise/plan daily dredge plan
Responsible for all technical/operational aspects of survey in the assigned project within the guidelines set by the Project Manager and customer
Generate daily survey related deliverables and discuss survey results with Project Manager and crew
Perform survey related calculations
Define, generate, and review project requirements documentation within defined scope
Develop work plans and hazard analysis to ensure safety and efficiency
Resolve of engineering, material and planning issues
Ensure implementation of improved engineering processes
Work with purchasing department on vessel specific purchases needed which includes sourcing from appropriate vendors and arranging the shipment
Track, analyze and generate reports of project progress and productivity
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies
Calibrate, troubleshoot & maintain survey and vessel positioning systems
WHO YOU ARE:
Certifications and Other Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Construction Management preferred.
1+ years dredging experience as a Project Engineer or similar role
USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Certification
RMS competency and ability to update daily reports for clients
OSHA 30
Primavera P6 Certification
Develop SOPs for survey and engineering team
Understanding of pump dynamics, velocities, pipeline routes, and booster placements.
Draft and update project schedules in conjunction with Quality Control Manager
Generates volumes for pay applications
Provides survey updates for client meetings and can act as lead for client meetings in absence of PM or QCM
Proficient in setting up survey equipment such as GPS positioning on tugs and dredge, base stations, and tide gauges with no assistance.
Able to calibrate a survey boat by manipulating settings, verifying equipment communication, perform bar checks, etc.
Ability to interpret project plans and specs to produce survey deliverables with minimal assistance.
Develops and maintains master volume sheets for projects recording dig/pay, volume remaining, shoaling, slopes, etc.
Plans out and coordinates all acceptance, progress, and third-party surveys.
Competent in drafting contract RFIs
Assists in scheduling & staffing of field engineers
Ability to fill in as Project Manager as needed
Handles auxiliary management duties when needed such as client interface, fueling appointments, delay troubleshooting, and subcontractor management.
Document and produce data/write ups for change orders, differing site conditions, REAs, etc.
Generates and submits pay applications in conjunction with

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No