Project Engineer

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Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

The Project Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute heavy civil and marine construction projects. This position is responsible for ensuring technical accuracy, compliance with specifications, and maintaining timely documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Assist in scheduling, budgeting, and procurement of materials and equipment.
• Maintain project logs, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and daily reports.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist with cost estimates.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Facilitate communication between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during construction.
• Ensure all work meets DOT, USACE, and industry standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in construction or engineering, including internships.
• Familiarity with heavy civil, bridge, or marine construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in field conditions and travel as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT specifications and marine construction practices.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools.
• OSHA safety training certification.
• 2 years of project engineering experience with projects over $15 million.
• Experience with Procore/Bluebeam, heavy civil construction, marine construction, highway construction, railroad, and foundation construction.
• Nice to have experience in marine, open water, shoreline construction.

Work Environment

The position requires onsite presence 5 days a week at the corporate office, unless assigned to work for Electric Boat at the Groton Office. The New London location features a 250,000 sq ft fabrication shop, and the company owns all their equipment and fabricates their own parts, maintaining high standards suitable for military-grade projects. The company offers free healthcare benefits and competitive salaries, with opportunities to work on highly technical and challenging projects for high-end clients, including DOT and the Department of Defense.

This is a Permanent position based out of Plantsville, CT.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

They have full healthcare benefits - will never have any pay taken out of your check, never any copays, brain surgery.... free

This is a fully onsite position in Plantsville,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000