Construction Project Engineer - Civil Water/Wastewater (Sunnyvale)

Psomas Brief History

Psomas is a 100% employee-owned, employer-of-choice, award-winning consulting firm located in California specializing in construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee-first culture. We are a casual and supportive company where each person helps contribute to projects that make a difference in our local community.

Our Bay Area Regional Water/Wastewater Construction Management Team has an opportunity for a talented Construction Project Engineerto manage the construction of multiple heavy civil projects in Sunnyvale, CA. The Sunnyvale Cleanwater Program is a long-term capital improvement program to renovate the water pollution control plant through a series of projects through 2028 plus additional backlog. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

Benefits You Would Get as our Project Engineer

Employees receive the following benefits:

• A competitive salary! The expected range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000/salary depending on experience
  Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
• Vehicle allowance and/or commute reimbursement for qualifying candidates
• Discretionary bonus program
• Employee referral + Spot bonus programs
• Benefit package for employee & eligible family members including medical/dental/vision/life & disability
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 100% Paid by Company
• 401(k) with Immediate 100% Vested Company Match!
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO
• Employee recognition programs
• Community give back + Volunteer programs
• Career pathing, training, professional development + tuition reimbursement
• Psomas perk events, activities, celebrations, swag + more!
• Strong backlog of future work + diverse base of clients
• Cell phone stipend & mileage reimbursement or company vehicle (depending on availability)

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About being our Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you'll provide technical and administrative support while serving as the liaison with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, design professionals, operations/maintenance personnel, and regulatory agencies at the City of Sunnyvale's Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) located in the Silicon Valley. The ongoing projects are part of a series of planned upgrades and expansions at the WPCP, including new Secondary Treatment/Dewatering Facilities and the Rehabilitation of existing facilities over the next 5+ years. Based on Sunnyvale's overall Program, this is a long-term project with potential for growth.

Responsibility Highlights for our Project Engineer

• Daily interactions/coordination with owner, designer, contractors, inspectors and regulatory agencies
• Managing the construction documentation process, including RFIs, submittals, change management, estimating, scheduling, and reporting
• Supporting efforts with the contractor and designer to resolve construction related issues and changes
• Facilitating project delivery with the resolution of project issues in a fair and firm manner
• Preparing daily and weekly project status reports as well as oversight of field inspection daily reports
• Coordinating and supervising field construction management staff and their activities with other Psomas/Owner sub-consultants as directed
• Support project labor compliance efforts

Minimum Qualifications to be our Project Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline
• 5 to 10 years of related work experience including managing the construction or being involved with the engineering design of wastewater treatment facilities, public works infrastructure, and heavy civil projects
• Knowledge of the construction process and the ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with minimal supervision and manage deadlines
• Ability to work on-site in a construction trailer or building; ability to walk on uneven surfaces, stand, climb ladders, crawl, stoop, and enter confined spaces; tolerate heat, cold, dirt, odors, and other construction hazards may exist

Preferred Qualifications for our Project Engineer

• Active California Professional Engineering (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Experience with start-up, testing and commissioning