A Building Engineer utilizes a mixture of construction knowledge and engineering principles to aid with building projects. Analyzes reports, helps design structures, and manages contracts and budgets. Also creates construction schedules and keeps construction sites in compliance with applicable laws.
As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll lead the delivery of complex architectural and structural building systems—from design and fabrication through installation. Partnering with design, manufacturing, field, and project teams, you'll solve challenges, drive key scopes of work, and make a visible impact on every project. This role is ideal for a proactive engineering professional ready to take ownership, lead with confidence, and grow their expertise in project execution, safety, cost control, planning, scheduling, and team leadership. This position requires flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time, as project needs require.
Salary Range:
$95,000-$120,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions. What You Will Be Doing Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when handling staff, project, and proprietary information. Perform advanced design-phase activities, including—but not limited to—submittal drawings, design approvals, reinforcement drawings, and miscellaneous metal drawings. Oversee manufacturing-related production-phase activities, including—but not limited to—providing complete shop drawings, ensuring procurement of all required materials, maintaining the casting schedule, and conducting quality checks. Oversee field-related erection-phase activities, including—but not limited to—preparing crane studies and rigging diagrams; coordinating shipping and field manpower requirements; and ensuring erection quality and performance align with the project plan and budget. Apply project management and document-control practices, including—but not limited to—identifying and resolving issues, coordinating requested procedure submittals, escalating issues as necessary, and monitoring contract specifications, budget, and schedule commitments. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills, Abilities & Physical Requirements Consistently deliver assigned project scope in alignment with schedule, cost, and quality requirements. Demonstrate mastery of the Project Engineer role, with the ability to lead, mentor, and train multiple Project Engineers across multiple projects simultaneously. Communicate exceptionally well—verbally and in writing—while actively listening, engaging, and building trust with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Build strong, collaborative relationships and motivate teams with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and priorities. Maintain a high level of detail, accuracy, organization, and accountability while managing multiple projects, stakeholders, goals, and deadlines. Apply strong problem-solving skills to identify, resolve, and help prevent recurring issues; escalate concerns appropriately while maintaining positive working relationships. Demonstrate a strong commitment to Clark Pacific's vision, mission, values, and core competencies, and effectively promote them to others. Read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints with confidence. Apply advanced mathematical skills, spatial reasoning, and the ability to visualize building systems in three dimensions. Demonstrate CAD proficiency and the ability to quickly develop engineering sketches. Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information. Show initiative and a willingness to step into a larger role when project needs or opportunities arise. Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications. Perform frequent desk-based and mobile work, including sitting, standing, walking, and using computers and phones. Perform periodic repetitive movements involving the feet, legs, hands, arms, shoulders, and torso. Perform occasional physical activities, including bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Be willing and able to travel 50% or more—potentially up to 80%, based on project needs—and temporarily relocate when required. Work Environment Work is primarily performed in a general office environment. Periodic exposure to manufacturing environments may occur, including potential hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and automated or manual machinery. Periodic outdoor work may be required, with exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, wet, and humid environments. Education & Experience Three to five years of successful experience as a Project Engineer required. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management preferred. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred. Benefits Competitive weekly pay Health, dental, and vision insurance, including Kaiser and VSP vision options Medical and dependent-care FSAs Employer-paid life insurance Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, and whole life insurance 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2% Local gym membership Benefits are subject to a waiting period.
Our Core Values Determination:
Meet challenges head on.
Innovation:
Always look for better.
Well-Being:
Seek the success, health, and happiness of all. Ready to build what's next? If you're a hardworking, collaborative professional who is curious, driven, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and grow your career while delivering meaningful projects with Clark Pacific. Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Thought Provoking:
Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group
Leader:
Inspires teammates to follow them
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred Flexibility:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help
Entrepreneurial Spirit:
Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Ability to Make an
Impact:
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