Project Engineer

Job overview

The Project Engineer role is onsite in Jamestown, KY, at the Wolf Creek Dam Project; compensation is not specified. The project involves marine-based structural steel and machinery refurbishment, including spillway gate field welding and temporary hoisting systems. American Bridge Company’s construction activities are scheduled to continue through 2028. The engineer plans and coordinates construction execution, supporting superintendents and foremen while coordinating with safety and quality staff to meet company and owner requirements. The role also supports cost and schedule control, subcontractor coordination, and the development of field engineers and interns.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute construction activities
• develop construction work plans
• support superintendents and foremen in the field
• coordinate with Safety and Quality employees
• delegate planning and execution tasks to two or more Field Engineers
• coordinate subcontractors and suppliers on schedules, deliveries, submittals, onsite work, change orders, and invoices
• support cost control through quantity and production tracking, forecasts, and look-ahead schedules
• mentor Field Engineers and interns with attention to safety and quality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

heavy civil construction

wolf creek dam

structural steel

machinery refurbishment

field welding

construction planning

cost control

jamestown ky

american bridge company

safety and quality

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a minimum of five years in heavy civil construction as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or similar role.

About the employer

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