Consultant Project Engineer

(Multiple states)
Full Time
DOT FHWA
Mid Level

Location: Various project sites across Western Federal Lands (AK, WA, OR, ID, MT, WY)
Period of Performance: Five-year IDIQ contract; exact Task Order durations vary by project.

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

Position/Project Overview: 

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Consultant Project Engineer (CPE) to support a Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) multi-award, multi-year contract providing Construction Management Services across federal highway and bridge projects in the Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, and Alaska regions. These projects involve roadway construction, bridge construction and rehabilitation, drainage systems, retaining structures, environmental mitigation, materials testing oversight, traffic control, and specialized work within sensitive federal lands. The role supports preconstruction, construction, and post-construction phases, ensuring projects are executed in accordance with federal contract requirements, WFLHD standards, AASHTO specifications, MUTCD requirements, environmental commitments, and all applicable safety and labor regulations.

This role is contingent upon award of project.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Manage daily engineering and construction oversight activities throughout all phases of assigned highway/bridge projects.
  • Maintain full compliance with federal construction standards.
  • Review contractor critical path method (CPM) schedules, identify delays, assess impacts, and recommend corrective or mitigative actions.
  • Lead or participate in preconstruction conferences; coordinate with WFLHD, cooperating agencies, resource agencies, and landowners.
  • Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance; maintain complete submittal tracking and ensure timely processing.
  • Verify daily quantities, review contractor pay notes, reconcile invoices, and prepare progress estimates in accordance with Prompt Payment Act requirements.
  • Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for contract modifications; prepare technical analyses, pre-negotiation documentation, and CM tracking logs.
  • Monitor field compliance with environmental commitments related to wetlands, threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, hazardous materials, water quality, noise, and related mitigation requirements.
  • Conduct daily Quality Assurance inspections, confirm contractor testing procedures, review materials test results, and document all field activities through photos, videos, and written records.
  • Verify contractor survey layout, staking, and field fit adjustments.
  • Review Contractor Daily Reports and Quality Control reports; maintain complete and accurate project diaries and records.
  • Prepare weekly project newsletters, public updates, and official correspondence for government signature.
  • Support partnering sessions, weekly progress meetings, and stakeholder coordination; prepare meeting minutes.
  • Identify non-compliant or unsafe work, recommend stop-work when required, and document all findings for government review.
  • Prepare and manage punch lists; support final inspection, correction verification, and final acceptance recommendations.
  • Lead closeout activities including documentation reconciliation, final quantity verification, CPARS preparation, and file transmittal to WFLHD.

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (Civil), or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • Minimum 5 years of on-site project administration experience in a project engineer or project manager role; or 10 years of progressively responsible highway/bridge construction experience.
  • Strong understanding of highway construction methods, materials, equipment, and cost drivers.
  • Experience preparing or reviewing contract modifications, IGEs, and schedule impact analyses.
  • Knowledge of sampling and testing procedures, statistical acceptance methods, and WFLHD materials requirements.
  • Experience overseeing contractor operations, assigning inspectors, and maintaining federally compliant documentation.
  • Proficiency reviewing CPM and bar-chart schedules.
  • Working knowledge of environmental mitigation requirements common to federal lands projects.
  • Knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO design criteria, ADA standards, and AASHTO materials specifications preferred. ​​​​​​​
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and construction reporting tools.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for daily coordination, reporting, and stakeholder interaction.
  • Valid driver’s license; able to travel to remote substation locations across WAPA’s multi-state regions.
  • Physically capable of walking, climbing, and working in outdoor environments in proximity to energized equipment.

 What Does PSI Offer You?

  • Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
  • 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
  • HSA
  • Company life insurance options for you and your family
  • Short-term and long-term disability offerings
  • PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
  • 401(k) with a 4% employer match
  • Generous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leave
  • Always the opportunity for professional development

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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