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Posillico

Multidisciplinary construction and engineering contractor

Heavy Civil Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Wastewater

Full-TimeDeadline 3/6/27
$80k - $95k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Fairfax, VA, USA
In PersonWork within the Mid-Atlantic region may require one-way travel up to 100 miles; occasional overnight regional travel may be required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A B.S. degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering, or a four-year degree in Construction or Environmental Management, with 2 to 3 years of related experience.
  • Experience in wastewater construction, including treatment plants, distribution systems, pump stations, and mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems; transportation infrastructure experience is a plus.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work in a self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized manner with effective follow-through.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, process documents accurately, and perform duties in a timely manner.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe or Bluebeam, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Viewpoint, HeavyBid, and HeavyJob is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to obtain TWIC, DBIDS, or similar credentials for access to restricted or government sites.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with safety, quality, planning and production, finance, and record keeping on heavy civil infrastructure and transportation construction projects, including highway, road, bridge, civil, and site work.
  • Assist with preparing and presenting weekly Toolbox Talks and Daily Safety Huddles, and assist with the labor force new-hire process.
  • Submit Miss Utility One Call Center requests and confirm mark-outs are complete to prevent utility damage during construction.
  • Maintain SSHASP and Hazardous Communication Program documents, including relevant MSDS.
  • Participate in periodic jobsite safety inspections with safety and supervisory personnel, record findings, and track project incidents and injuries.
  • Review payment applications monthly with the Superintendent and Project Manager, notify the Project Manager of anticipated quantity overruns or underruns, and submit approved payment applications and subcontractor payment sheets to Accounting.
  • Review and approve project material and supplier invoices; assist with cost projections by preparing quantity takeoffs, comparing completed and remaining quantities, analyzing historic and projected production, and assessing materials on hand versus remaining needs.
  • Initiate purchase orders and subcontracts, and track major material deliveries, including asphalt, against quantities paid.
  • Assist in developing project look-ahead schedules, ensure they align with the approved baseline CPM schedule, monitor work progress against it, and maintain contemporaneous records for monthly schedule updates.
  • Review daily pay items and production quantities with the Superintendent and Job Foremen, enter daily quantities into HeavyJob with the Superintendent, and file daily sheets.
  • Assist with purchasing job materials and ensure proper quantities are delivered; track job codes using the Phase Code System.
  • Participate in problem solving and value engineering proposals.
  • Review project documents and prepare RFIs to resolve conflicts, errors, or ambiguities in contract documents.
  • Prepare field work packages for each major work facet, including relevant plan and specification portions; approved shop drawings and technical data sheets; pay items, quantities, and phase codes; SDS sheets; Miss Utility tickets; as-built or record drawings; and schedule or sequencing information.
  • Attend and participate in meetings with the Owner, Project Partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Review technical data and shop drawing submittals for conformance with project documents.
  • Document field conditions and work progress to confirm conformity with project documents and work packages.
  • Inspect and record erosion and sedimentation control observations in the SWPPP.
  • Assist the Superintendent with daily payroll information by specific task and productivity tracking.
  • Track project subcontractors for the month using the Subcontractor Daily Log.
  • Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in maintaining job records, including daily journals, submittals, RFIs, correspondence, shop drawings, progress photos, meeting minutes, SWPPP, SSHASP, material delivery logs, quantity and pay-item tracking, Miss Utility tickets, inspection and punch-list logs, issue and changed-condition logs, change-order logs, equipment logs, and other pertinent documents.
  • Maintain a file tracking all extra work, develop and update the Submittal Log, and collect as-built records while maintaining the official version for submission at project completion.
  • Assist in supporting engineer interns and onboarding newer Project Engineers as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with transportation infrastructure.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe or Bluebeam, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Viewpoint, HeavyBid, and HeavyJob.

About the company

Posillico provides construction and engineering services nationwide across civil, environmental, materials, paving, drilling, utilities, wastewater, and marine projects. Its work centers on solving complex construction challenges by delivering projects safely, on time, on target, and within budget, using multidisciplinary teams and strong customer relationships. The company differentiates itself through a long history (founded in 1946), a formal safety-first culture, proactive management and union staff, and a commitment to quality of life and infrastructure improvements. Its goal is to set the standard for excellence in the construction industry by combining reliable execution with innovation and lasting partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Town of Babylon, New York

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • New York State lists $160.2 million Grand Central Parkway work through March 2026.
  • Posillico landed $15.9 million Essex County flood-mitigation work on February 20, 2026.
  • Recurring awards and public contracts support backlog through 2026 across transit, highway, and resiliency.

What critics are saying

  • Akira stole Posillico data in December 2025; 9,876 people were affected in 2026.
  • Posillico sued CBP on May 13, 2026, over $14 billion border-wall awards.
  • A severe cyber breach plus federal-contract litigation can derail trust, bids, and margins.

What makes Posillico unique

  • Posillico wins complex New York civil work: Grand Central Parkway bridges, JFK access, Ronkonkoma.
  • It earned 2025 AGC New York and 2026 ASCE project awards.
  • Battery Park City resiliency and Long Island sustainable-build recognition signal niche infrastructure credibility.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation

Company News

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Aug 25th, 2026
Long Island's 2026 LEED-er of the Year.

Long Island's 2026 LEED-er of the Year. Posillico was honored as Long Island's 2026 LEED-er of the Year by Build Green Long Island, recognizing the company's ongoing leadership in sustainable development and environmentally responsible construction practices across the region.

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Installing advanced traffic detection systems on the Northern State Parkway.

Installing advanced traffic detection systems on the Northern State Parkway. Its team has been hard at work installing a NYS INFORM camera and advanced traffic detection systems on the Northern State Parkway. L.E.B. Electric is committed to improving traffic monitoring and helping drivers travel more safely. Leb Electric Ltd is proud to partner with Posillico Civil, Inc. to deliver high-quality work on this important project.