Underground Construction Engineer

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

We are seeking an experienced Underground Construction Engineer to oversee and manage the construction of complex water and wastewater facilities. The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the project management team, coordinating with superintendents, foremen, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other construction engineering professionals. This role requires strong technical expertise, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple aspects of underground construction projects to ensure successful and timely completion.

• Lead and manage construction activities for underground water and wastewater facilities from initiation to completion.
• Collaborate closely with superintendents, foremen, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Prepare, review, and manage submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Track, verify, and document all quantities of work performed, ensuring cost control and accurate reporting.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage change orders to minimize risk and maintain project profitability.
• Update and monitor construction schedules, identifying potential delays and recommending corrective actions.
• Oversee construction methods and materials to ensure adherence to engineering standards, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Prepare as-built drawings and maintain accurate project documentation for project closeout.
• Proactively identify issues and develop solutions to maintain progress and quality on the job site.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in complex water and wastewater construction projects, with a strong background in underground utilities.
• Proficiency in construction project management software, scheduling tools, and cost tracking systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements for underground construction.

• Office and field-based responsibilities with frequent visits to construction sites.
  * Ability to work in varying weather conditions and underground environments.
  * Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and navigate uneven terrain as required.

This position offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that directly impact communities by improving water and wastewater systems. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to innovation, safety, and excellence in underground construction engineering.

Austin, TX

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.