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Project Engineer - Construction
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Other Engineering
USD 85k-95k / year
Posted on Mar 11, 2026
CME Associates is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join our team. In this role you will apply your expertise in engineering principles to lead and manage projects independently. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, adapt standard practices to meet project needs, and utilize strong leadership skills to ensure successful execution within scope, schedule, and budget. The individual will involve engaging with stakeholders to achieve project objectives effectively.
- Department
- Construction/CEI
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- East Brunswick, NJ
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $85,000 - $95,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Donald Stevens
Responsibilities
- Designs a complete project, system, component, or process
- Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents
- Designs and conducts investigations into specifications, design, and other engineering related tasks
- Analyzes and interprets test data to make recommendations
- Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and non-technical staff
- Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work
- Prepares scopes of tasks and schedules for assignment
- Assists with proposals to provide professional services
- Receives general direction on key objectives and project overview
- Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria
- Assists with mentored experience to direct reports and junior staff through providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products
- Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments
- Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences
- Demonstrates empathy and critical listening skills
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience required
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program
- Master’s degree or equivalent is a plus but not required
- Professional Engineer, preferred
- OSHA 30hr
Technical Skills:
- In-depth understanding of complex construction systems and techniques.
- Able to step in and assist project leadership with leading projects and managing larger teams on a temporary basis.
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Knowledge of sustainable design and integration of multidisciplinary approaches.
- Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations affecting construction.
- Familiarity with software like MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word.
- AutoCAD or Autodesk is a plus
Benefits
CME offers a competitive compensation package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off.
About CME Associates
CME Associates is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm dedicated to providing a high quality of professional services in a cost-effective and timely manner. We endeavor to develop and maintain long-term, responsive, and personal business relationships with our clients and to address their needs in a positive and successful manner. Through our commitment to the principles of integrity and quality, we utilize practical and innovative problem-solving techniques to ensure that our clients' problems are resolved cost-effectively through technically sound, scientifically-based methods in an environmentally conscious and responsive manner.
Three professionals with over sixty years of collective experience established CME Associates in 1983. In 1997 CME Associates acquired the staff of Berson Ackermann Associates, another respected civil engineering and surveying firm with substantial experience. In 2002, CME Associates acquired Icon Engineering, an environmental engineering firm specializing in Brownfield Redevelopment. In 2007, CME Associates acquired EGS Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in providing geotechnical services. Currently, CME Associates provides a complete range of Environmental, Geotechnical, Engineering, Surveying, and Planning services and has represented both the public and private sectors on a wide range of projects and, specifically, projects relating to the environment, including water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines; wastewater and potable water master plans; water resources and treatment, storage and conveyance facilities; surface and groundwater monitoring; landfills; recycling facilities implementation plans; environmental impact statements; highway and roadway construction; large residential and commercial development projects, and major capital construction projects.
The qualifications and experience of its personnel are CME Associates' greatest assets. The firm has made a conscious effort to attract, develop and retain the highest quality professionals chosen for their demonstrated capabilities, field experience, energy, commitment to excellence and ability to accept increasing levels of responsibility. Our staff includes civil engineers, site engineers, environmental scientists, planners, hydraulic engineers, surveyors, geologists, geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, wetlands technicians, GIS specialists, landscape architects, and office and field support staff experienced in all disciplines necessary to successfully complete our client's projects.
CME is also a leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) Services. By utilizing the latest in GIS technology we assure our clients a state-of-the-art effective and efficient solution to their needs. We use various software solutions to complete a quality program. CME encourages our clients to integrate the expertise of their own personnel into the GIS effort creating a successful long-term solution for information needs.
CME Associates presently has eight (8) offices in New Jersey (Parlin, Howell, Monmouth Junction, Pleasantville, Camden, Barnegat, Medford and Cape May Court House).
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Initial Screening
Stage 3:
1st Interview
Stage 4:
Offer
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