Remote Senior Project Engineer – United States – Lead High‑Impact Infrastructure Projects

Join a forward‑thinking engineering team that delivers complex, multi‑disciplinary projects from concept to completion — all from the comfort of your home office. We empower engineers to own the full project lifecycle while collaborating with global stakeholders in a flexible, results‑driven environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will steer large‑scale infrastructure and industrial projects, ensuring technical excellence, schedule adherence, and budget control. You will act as the primary technical liaison between clients, design teams, and construction partners, translating requirements into actionable engineering plans. This position offers the autonomy to shape project strategy while leveraging a supportive remote infrastructure that includes advanced collaboration tools, virtual design reviews, and real‑time data sharing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project execution plans, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design reviews, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Monitor project performance through earned value analysis, schedule variance tracking, and cost forecasting.
• Lead change management processes, evaluating impact on scope, schedule, and budget before implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to obtain licensure within 12 months.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive project engineering experience on infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects valued over $50 million.
• Proven expertise with project management software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and BIM collaboration platforms (Navisworks, BIM 360).
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes (ASCE, AISC, NEC, API) and regulatory permitting processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience managing distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles and LEED certification processes.
• Background in digital twin technology or advanced simulation tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $115,000 – $145,000 USD per year, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 5 %.
• Generous paid time off, including 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and flexible sick leave.
• Annual professional development stipend of $3,000 for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Home office allowance of $1,500 per year for ergonomic equipment and high‑speed internet.
• Employee assistance program and wellness resources.

Company Culture

Our organization thrives on transparency, continuous learning, and inclusive collaboration. Remote work is not an afterthought — it is embedded in our DNA. Weekly virtual stand‑ups, quarterly hackathons, and an open‑door policy for leadership ensure every voice is heard. We celebrate engineering excellence through peer‑recognized awards and encourage innovation by allocating dedicated “exploration weeks” for personal projects.

How to Succeed in This Role

Success hinges on proactive communication, data‑driven decision making, and a relentless focus on delivering value to clients. The ideal candidate embraces ambiguity, transforms complex technical data into clear action items, and builds trust across virtual teams. By leveraging our collaborative toolset and maintaining a disciplined project control framework, you will drive projects that set industry benchmarks for quality, safety, and sustainability.