Project Engineer - Heavy Civil / Marine & Underwater Construction
14 days ago
Buffalo
Job Description The primary objective of this key company role is to oversee and manage underwater and marine construction projects in the field, primarily focusing on the maintenance and construction of underwater infrastructures including water intakes, industrial outfalls, subaqueous pipelines, and flood control dams. BIDCO specializes in the rehabilitation of these structures which also include navigational locks, flow control structures within deep-water dams, we also provide design and installation of underwater bulkheads, flow control gates, cofferdams, and cable lay projects. The Project Engineer may direct and manage public/private/government contracting projects throughout the entire project cycle to successful completion. Finishing assigned projects in accordance with customer specifications and within schedule and budget limitations, coordinating activities of administrative, engineering and construction teams, contractors, and vendors. JOB CLASSIFICATION & PERKS: • Full Time Salaried Position – Salary based on experience, • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Paid Holidays, Flextime, & Vacation, 401k, • Company Truck, • Travel Per Diem, • Corporate Debit Card, • Relocation Reimbursement, • Merit Bonus DUTIES: • Provide innovative engineering approach to solving construction problems., • Determine appropriate means and methods of construction., • Estimate various types of work including piling, concrete structures, and structural steel., • Design or coordinate design of temporary structures such as shoring, false work, cofferdams, bulkheads, formwork, and templates., • Communicate with subs and suppliers regarding pricing, scope, project requirements, and terms., • Assist with writing technical proposals., • Prepare schedules for estimates., • Travel as required to attend meetings, site visits, training, etc. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Directly manage underwater & marine construction projects from mobilization through to demobilization and final reporting., • Manage all facets of company responsibility to ensure the safe and successful completion of assigned projects., • Act as Company liaison with clients, provide effective solutions for project related issues as needed., • Develop detailed project safety plans, work plans, and dive plans identifying required project material, equipment, and personnel., • Communicate regularly with company principals and administration regarding the status of current project initiatives; obtain executive guidance and approval as required to advance initiatives., • Provide expert engineering advice and consultation on heavy civil, marine, and underwater construction & demolition projects as requested., • Must be well versed with and ensure compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations (governmental regulatory agency regulations, company dive manual, and company safety policies)., • Prepare and or assist with job quotes and project proposals as requested., • Responsible for ensuring a profitable job including daily cost tracking and accountability of material, personnel, and subcontractor cost., • Represent the company to various customers and entities. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related construction management is required., • 5 years of direct hands-on experience working on civil construction projects is required., • 2 years of documented experience as an acting Project Engineer overseeing civil construction projects is major plus., • Must be skillful in problem solving, decision making, listening and negotiation., • Excellent analytical skills for reviewing costs and preparing budget reports., • Must possess strong organizational and communication skills., • Ability to work under pressure and coordinate project tasks., • Strong numerical and reasoning abilities., • Participative management type – advocates team concept., • Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities., • Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but be able to recognize and support the company’s preferences and priorities., • Results oriented., • Being experienced and proficient in the engineering implementation and use of barges, vessels and marine cranes a major plus., • Possess knowledge of project management principles, engineering practices, design techniques, and software driven tools for civil engineering work on marine applications., • Possess skill in organization and establishing priorities., • Possess sound verbal and written communication skills., • Skillful in the use of personal computers and engineering/design related software applications., • Significant physical effort is required and exposure to physical risk is possible., • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance., • Must have valid driver’s license. BIDCO (Buffalo Industrial Diving Company) has been in business for 33 years (1993) and 2025 was a record-breaking year. Company performance fueled major reinvestment and recapitalization of the company by its two principals. Ready to become part of the "Beast of the East"? Come visit us, check us out and kick the tires on something new, with better pay and more appreciation for what you do, than what you're getting now. Send your resume and work history right to Mark Judd (Pres. & Founder) at . Check our projects at bidcomarine.com (very outdated presentation, sorry) and come help us build the next big one. Thank you for looking!BIDCO Marine Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans are respected here and are strongly encouraged to apply.\n\nBIDCO (Buffalo Industrial Diving Company) has been in business for 33 years (1993) and 2025 was a record-breaking year. Company performance fueled major reinvestment and recapitalization of the company by its two principals.\n\nReady to become part of the "Beast of the East"? Come visit us, check us out and kick the tires on something new, with better pay and more appreciation for what you do, than what you're getting now.\n\nSend your resume and work history right to Mark Judd (Pres. & Founder) at .\n\nCheck our projects at bidcomarine.com (very outdated presentation, sorry) and come help us build the next big one. Thank you for looking!