Project Engineer-ITS/Electrical in Denver, Colorado at Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

What You'll Do

As the Project Engineer supporting our ITS and electrical work, you will help manage the technical and day-to-day coordination of these scopes on heavy civil/highway projects.

You will:

• • Take ownership of assigned ITS and electrical scopes from planning through construction and closeout.
  • Coordinate work involving traffic signals, roadway lighting, ITS systems, communications, VMS, conduit, electrical systems, tolling and vehicle detection/loops.
  • Work closely with project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors and suppliers to keep work moving.
  • Coordinate with CDOT, designers, inspectors, utility companies and other project stakeholders.
  • Manage submittals, RFIs, documentation, material approvals and other project requirements.
  • Review plans, specifications and project documents and help identify potential conflicts before they impact the field.
  • Track progress, quantities, schedules and changes associated with your scope.
  • Help troubleshoot field and design issues and work with the appropriate teams to find practical solutions.
  • Make sure work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications and CDOT requirements.

What We're Looking For

• • Previous heavy civil, highway or transportation construction experience.
  • Previous experience working on CDOT projects and a solid understanding of CDOT specifications, processes and submittal requirements.
  • Strong experience with ITS and/or electrical construction.
  • Experience with some combination of traffic signals, lighting, ITS devices, communications/fiber, VMS, conduit, tolling, loops/detection systems or similar transportation electrical systems.
  • Experience coordinating subcontractors and working directly with field operations.
  • Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
  • Strong organization and documentation skills.
  • Someone who can work independently, take ownership and follow an issue all the way through resolution.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with everyone from craft and field leadership to engineers, inspectors, subcontractors and the owner.
  • Previous Project Engineer experience with the ability to operate beyond the entry level.