Senior Project Engineer – Knoxville, TN

Overview

InfraRec is working with a national contractor generating over $1 billion in annual revenue, with approximately 2,200 employees across the country. They are looking to add a Senior Project Engineer to support large scale site development and earthmoving projects, based in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

Support project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and day-to-day project coordination
Review plans, specifications, and contract documents for site development and earthmoving scopes
Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders
Track material quantities, production rates, and project costs
Coordinate with superintendents and field crews to resolve constructability issues
Assist with subcontractor and vendor coordination
Support quality control and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards
Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting

Qualifications

Experience in site development or earthmoving projects, ideally in a project engineering role
Strong understanding of plan reading, quantity takeoffs, and cost tracking
Familiarity with scheduling and budgeting on large-scale construction projects
Ability to work closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams
Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent field experience

Day-to-Day

The role is based in Knoxville, with time split between the office and active job sites. Expect daily coordination with project managers and field staff, ongoing tracking of budgets, schedules, and material quantities, and regular involvement in RFIs, submittals, and documentation. This is a hands-on role supporting the execution of large scale site development and earthmoving projects.

Benefits

Base salary up to $125,000
Bonus of up to 20%
Company vehicle

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