The Role
Project Engineer overseeing field activities, quality control, health and safety, client communication, estimating, subcontractor coordination, project documentation, and construction support. The role performs site visits, inspections, QA/QC, troubleshooting, scheduling, budget monitoring, and technical guidance for field teams. It also supports proposal development, equipment and material planning, fabrication, and process improvements. The position combines office and field work, includes approximately 10% travel, and offers a path toward project management.
Summary Generated by Built In
Come join an amazing team of close to 900 employees dedicated to providing Excellence on Every Level!
Candidates MUST be located within commuting distance of our Westampton, NJ location.
The Project Engineer position is responsible for overseeing various field activities including quality control, health and safety, and client relationships. In addition, Project Engineer also supports proposal development and cost estimating. Prepares project submittals, schedules and vendor/subcontractor requisitions. This position is an office and field position depending on the current workload and would require some periodic travel. The position provides a path to project management and executing proposals and jobs independently.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop equipment schedules and material takeoffs; prepare specifications and requests for bids for subcontractors and material vendors. Collaborate with project planning and field mobilization efforts. Compare bids and recommend the selection of subcontractors and material vendors.
- Perform site visits on new project opportunities to determine site conditions including available site power utility/facility constraints construction permits; evaluate potential site support contractors and assist with preparation of cost estimates.
- Conduct material and equipment inspection testing, complete quality control documentation in our shop and general preparation for deployment of equipment and materials to project sites.
- Guide field teams to ensure project specifications and engineering requirements are being adhered to. Troubleshoot any engineering or logistical problems with the Project Manager and Site Manager.
- Perform the function of field engineer (as required) including hands on field work and/or field engineering quality control inspection and documentation supervision of field staff and subcontractors review of daily work production reports project schedule progress and budget compliance. Communicate progress or issues with project manager or construction manager.
- Assist with field construction and/or site operation efforts
- Prepare detailed drawings and supervise fabrication/construction as needed
- Verify that daily production reports are maintained
- Perform field QA/QC to ensure construction work is performed in accordance with design drawings specifications and SOPs
- Collaborate with project manager and communicate with clients regarding performance progress or issues.
- Communicate and coordinate work quality or safety concerns to the Project Manager and leadership team as necessary to ensure proper and safe completion of the project.
- Serve as technical consultant for construction and operations field staff with troubleshooting (remotely or on-site, as applicable).
- Drive innovation to streamline the cost and performance of our projects, capture information and make overall improvements as learning takes place.
- Design and develop new methods/equipment to meet project specifications.
- Travel as necessary to perform position description duties. Expect up to ~10% travel for periods of several days to 2 weeks. Occasionally longer trips may be necessary depending on project tasks and workload.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 0 - 3 years engineering experience in environmental remediation or related construction industry
- Advanced degree in Engineering, environmental science or related discipline preferred, or a combination of a 4-year degree in engineering or related discipline combined with professional experience
- Professional Engineer or EIT with ability to obtain PE preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized while doing so
- Self-starter with outgoing personality traits; Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and MS Project (or similar)
- CADD Experience preferred
- Work independently based on general instructions, directions or objectives received from supervisor or project manager(s)
- Complete assigned tasks based on instructions, directions or objectives received with varying degrees of supervision from supervisor or project manager
- 40 Hr. OSHA Hazwoper training and current 8 hr. refresher (Company will provide, if not current)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
Salary Range: $70k - $90k Depending on experience
Cascade Environmental, LLC, and our subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. EEO is the Law.
Cascade is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (425) 527-9700.
Who is Cascade?
From our roots as a Northwest regional drilling company, we have grown into a national, full-service environmental services company offering innovative solutions to our customers. We believe in excellence at every level and that includes hiring employees who are the best at what they do. We firmly believe our employees are the most critical component of our long-term success. At Cascade, we provide a career, not just a job.
Cascade’s core purpose is to be the essential business partner that contributes to our clients’ success and advancement in tackling even the most challenging environmental and geotechnical problems, to contribute to our industry and the betterment of our employee’s careers and the communities we serve.
What does Cascade offer?
- Comprehensive training and flexible career paths
- Encouragement to pursue new roles nationwide, explore a variety of projects, and work with mentors and experts who help shape the industry
- Comprehensive Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Company-paid Basic Life Insurance / Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Sick Leave / Holiday / Vacation Pay
- License Bonuses / Tuition Reimbursement
- Charitable Donation Match
We are proud to provide a full range of benefits programs that help our employees and their families plan for today and their future. The benefits we offer are competitive and allow flexibility and choice to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.
Who are you?
- Hard-working, talented, and career-minded
- Challenge-seeking
- Strong desire to contribute to a stable, diverse organization
- Work hard, play hard mindset
- Open to continued learning and development
- Collaborative, team player
- Customer service minded
To learn more about our exciting career opportunities at Cascade, check out our Careers site at http://www.cascade-env.com/careers.
Interested in learning more about Cascade and how we provide Excellence on Every Level? Click here to learn more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwzxUvjbHC0.
Skills Required
- 0–3 years of engineering experience in environmental remediation or a related construction industry
- Four-year degree in engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience; advanced degree preferred
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training certification with ability to obtain a PE preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized
- Leadership skills and self-starter attitude
- Strong written, verbal communication, and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project or similar
- CADD experience preferred
- Ability to work independently with varying levels of supervision
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher; company-provided if not current
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
- Must be located within commuting distance of Westampton, New Jersey
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The Company
What We Do
Cascade Management, Inc. provides property and asset management services, with a strong focus on affordable, subsidized, low-income, and market-rate housing. The company manages properties across Oregon and Washington and supports clients through property management, compliance, accounting, marketing, leasing, asset preservation, development, and resident relocation consulting. Its affordable-housing portfolio includes more than 200 properties, complemented by broader real estate management services.
