Project Engineer Jobs in Augusta, GA (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 181361
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Project Engineering
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and office engineers. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills? In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the project manager and the team for technical, cost, schedule information. Do you have strong leadership skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you with a succession plan to project management. If this sounds like a match for you, read on! Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Northwest and Southeast regions.
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District Overview
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit's vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.
Location
This position is located in Aiken, SC, on an active DOE construction site. Daily attendance on site is required. This is NOT a remote or hybrid opportunity.
One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.
Responsibilities

• Manage project scheduling and planning activities.
• Support cost, revenue, and cash flow management.
• Lead work planning efforts.
• Oversee temporary engineering and construction engineering functions.
• Coordinate technical, schedule, and cost information between project teams and leadership.
• Supervise and develop field and office engineers.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Support project execution on large-scale DOE construction projects.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of construction experience.
• Experience leading or managing engineers and/or other construction field personnel.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software, is highly desired.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools, is highly desired.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate throughout the Southeast and Northwest as needed (SC, TN, ID).
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, integrity, and project excellence.
• US Citizenship required, and ability to pass a security background check to obtain a facility access badge

What Makes This Role Attractive

• Direct involvement in DOE and advanced nuclear projects.
• Clear progression path into Project Management.
• Exposure to EPC project delivery, project controls, construction execution, and client management.
• Opportunity to work within KNS's rapidly growing nuclear business, supporting major projects across North America.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.
Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.
Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.
We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.