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Project Engineer

Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc.
New Haven, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026 CLOSED ON 2/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc.?

Join a talented team at Yonkers Contracting as a Project Engineer at least 5 years of experience for a construction project in the New Haven, CT.


Essential Duties

  • Work with the project team in designing, engineering, and construction
  • Coordinate and interface with CTDOT
  • Develop construction means and methods, working drawings, and submittals
  • Process and track change orders
  • Coordinate material and equipment deliveries
  • Process transmittals, submittals, RFI’s and change orders
  • Ensure compliance with all appropriate standards, codes, and specifications
  • Subcontractor coordination and monitor for contract adherence
  • Research and resolve engineering and construction problems
  • Contribute to effective communication between field and project team


Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • With a minimum of 5 years of heavy highway/bridge construction experience
  • B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Knowledge of CTDOT standard specifications
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Prepare clear and concise reports and letters
  • OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30
  • Must meet requirements to work in the US (form I9)
  • Valid driver’s license


Salary Range: $90k -165k - based on experience, education, and training


Physical Demands/Working Conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

  • Work in varying weather and temperatures
  • Sit and/or stand for extended periods
  • Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination needed to use a variety of office equipment such as computer, telephones, calculators, copiers, and drafting equipment
  • Visual acuity to perform drafting, review plans, & perform other essential functions of the job
  • Occasionally walk on uneven terrain and/or across bridges
  • May be required to work more than 40 hours a week and/or work irregular hours


"Yonkers Contracting policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Yonkers Contracting provides equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants without regard to employee’s or applicant’s actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture, hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ethnicity, immigration or citizenship status, alienage, marital or partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, pregnancy and related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, status as a veteran or active military service member, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, protected political activities, height, weight, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, and in accordance with applicable law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.”


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Salary : $90,000 - $165,000

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