Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Industry: Civil Construction / Infrastructure

Location (City, State): Falmouth, MA

Compensation: $80,000 – $85,000 annually

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, pension, and 401(k)

Work Schedule: Full-time | On-site

About Our Client

Addison Group is hiring a Project Engineer for our client, a well-established civil construction firm specializing in highway, roadway, and runway infrastructure projects throughout the region.

Job Description

The Project Engineer will support construction and estimating teams by developing and maintaining CAD-based deliverables, assisting with project planning, and providing field and GPS layout support. This role blends office-based engineering work with hands-on field involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Estimators during the bidding and preconstruction phases
• Develop and maintain CAD files for active construction projects
• Convert engineering plans and PDFs into usable CAD and GPS-ready formats
• Build surface models, prepare as-built drawings, and calculate quantities such as cut/fill, lengths, and areas
• Review design drawings to verify accuracy of survey control and point data
• Create control point and localization files for GPS layout
• Coordinate with survey crews on data uploads/downloads and field support
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimating efforts
• Conduct GPS field layout, survey verification, and as-built data collection
• Establish horizontal and vertical control networks and layout baselines
• Ensure drawings and revisions are properly tracked and distributed to the field
• Follow all safety standards and comply with federal, state, and local regulations

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Computer Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering strongly preferred
• Experience using AutoCAD for civil construction projects required; Civil 3D highly preferred
• Previous survey or field layout experience a plus
• Familiarity with estimating software (e.g., Bid2Win, Agtek Earthworks) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of civil infrastructure projects including paving, grading, drainage, utilities, concrete, and sewer systems

Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred)
• Excavation, Trenching, and Fall Protection certifications are a plus

Perks

• Competitive salary
• Strong health and medical coverage
• Pension plan and 401(k)
• Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects
• Long-term career growth with a stable construction organization

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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