Project Engineer (PE)

Who We Are

Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.

Consistently named one of the Southeast’s best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.

We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.

Industry-Leading Insurance & Benefits

We maintain a flexible and results-driven environment built on trust. To fully support our professionals and their families, we offer a premier compensation and benefits package:

• 100% Company-Paid Family Healthcare: $0 premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, completely covering you and your entire family.
• Extended Year-End Rest: Flexible PTO plus an annual company closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Comprehensive Coverage: 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies.
• Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with a 5% company match, alongside annual raises and performance bonuses.
• Advanced Wellness: $0 telemedicine access and 24/7 personal nurse/EAP support networks.
• Top-Tier Culture: Work within a collaborative environment consistently named a “Best Place to Work” in the Southeast.

Job Overview

The Project Engineer (PE) is a critical leadership-support role focused on providing technical, administrative, and operational coordination for heavy civil, water/wastewater treatment plant, and infrastructure construction projects.

Serving as the primary bridge between project management, engineering designs, and field execution, the PE ensures that project documentation is precise, materials and subcontractors are seamlessly coordinated, and cost-control measures are strictly maintained to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Analysis & Project Documentation

• Review comprehensive project documents, structural blueprints, and technical specifications to identify material requirements, prepare detailed submittal packages, and manage RFIs (Requests for Information) for technical clarity.
• Convert engineering plans, shop drawings, and approved RFIs into actionable, clear instructions or working sketches for field crews and Superintendents.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date document management systems, tracking all plan revisions, drawing logs, and field changes.
• Assist Project Managers in identifying project scope deviations, tracking field changes, and drafting potential change orders.

Cost Control & Procurement Logistics

• Track and analyze daily project expenses (labor, materials, equipment) utilizing accurate cost coding to assist with budget adherence and financial forecasting.
• Facilitate vendor and subcontractor invoice reviews, verifying quantities delivered against field measurements and project milestones before routing for approval.
• Expedite material, tool, and heavy equipment procurement requests to align with project schedules and minimize operational field downtime.
• Proactively coordinate subcontractor logistics, ensuring their scope of work aligns with site access, safety standards, and the overall project timeline.

Field Coordination & Communication

• Conduct daily site visits to assess production progress, verify quality control benchmarks, and ensure field installations match contract documents.
• Monitor general site safety conditions, assisting field leadership in ensuring crew members and subcontractors strictly adhere to company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Assist in maintaining and updating look-ahead schedules to keep field crews, subcontractors, and vendors aligned on upcoming milestones and deliveries.
• Participate in progress meetings with project owners, design engineers, and internal management, providing clear data regarding project status and upcoming operational needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred. Equivalent hands-on field experience in project coordination, estimating, or field leadership is equally valued.
• Technical Acumen: Ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference complex civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
• Industry Software: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). Familiarity with construction industry software such as Bluebeam, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, or heavy civil project management systems is highly preferred.
• Safety Awareness: Proven understanding of construction site safety hazards and a firm commitment to maintaining compliance with OSHA protocols.
• Professional Attributes: A self-motivated team player with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple competing deadlines and maintaining clear, professional communication with clients, engineers, and field personnel.
• Compliance: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (MVR), ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening/physical, authorized to work in the US.