Project Engineer IV

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Construction Project Engineer IV to be based out of San Diego, CA.  This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city. 

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

Southwest Division

Shimmick’s Southwest Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in Southern California, across water resources, water treatment, transportation and transit markets. Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $350 million North City Pure Water Facility in San Diego at the $200 million Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Under minimal supervision, performs complex duties utilizing advanced techniques and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and methods.

• Organizing, managing and pricing out change orders

• Corresponding the change order issuance with the project owner
  Manage cost reports and LDRs

• Displays knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to meet basic engineering and construction specifications.
• Displays applications of sound professional judgment on details of work.
• Is fully competent in most aspects of the job.
• Works on projects of substantial complexity.
• Assumes lead responsibilities for a team of engineers and professional support staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in heavy civil construction projects
• Experience managing a team of engineers
• Producing and implementing work plans

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.