Project Engineer — Geotechnical Construction

Job overview

The Project Engineer — Geotechnical Construction role is based in Canonsburg, PA, with extensive travel to project sites throughout the United States, including overnight stays away from home. Compensation is not specified. Nicholson Construction specializes in deep foundations, earth retention, ground treatment, and ground improvement. The engineer provides technical, quality-control, and administrative support on job sites. The role helps ensure safe, quality construction through field testing, records, drawing coordination, crew support, materials tracking, and change-order documentation.

What you'll do

• Support superintendents, project engineers, and project managers on job sites
• enforce safety requirements
• check work against quality-control standards and approved plans
• perform field quality-control tests and surveys
• maintain quality and production records
• resolve drawing interpretation issues
• run small technical work crews
• prepare construction drawings and sketches
• order materials and track inventory
• assist with change orders and claim analysis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

geotechnical construction

field quality control

construction site support

deep foundations

earth retention

ground improvement

canonsburg pa

nicholson construction

extensive us travel

overnight travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, Safe Harbor Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, and sick days.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and five years of relevant construction equipment or techniques experience. Geotechnical experience is preferred.

About the employer

Nicholson Construction Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.