Project Engineer

Kokosing

Project Engineer managing onsite construction engineering activities primarily for Water/Wastewater Treatment plants. Collaborating with team for project planning and cost control.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working onsite with the Project Team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Industrial projects
Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities
Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements
Provide technical support for construction effort
Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents
Represent company, project and/or department during A/E, client and project management meetings
Oversee all pre-construction services, design-build services, and business development for the project
Work with Superintendent to control job costs and production budgets
Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections
Coordinate, price and assist Project Manager in settlement of change orders and claims
Respond to issues quickly; proactive in problem solving; handles multiple tasks
Manage time and organizes office and filing system efficiently; organizes and maintains accurate project correspondence files
Maintain subcontractor insurance certificate compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent technical training and related experience
(5)+ years of similar construction engineering experience in Heavy Industrial projects
Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
401K plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction engineeringproject managementcost projectionchange order managementbudget controlengineering procedurestechnical supportdesign-build servicescompliance standardsheavy industrial projects

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem solvingtime managementorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE) registration