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Project Engineer - Utilities/Site Work - Lusby, MD

Lusby, Maryland Permanent USD65,000 - USD85,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page is partnered with a leading utility contractor on their search for a Project Engineer to join their Maryland office.
  • Join a leading utility/infrastructure contractor!
  • Competitive compensation, profit-sharing opportunities, stock incentives & more!

About Our Client

Michael Page is partnered with a leading utility contractor on their search for a Project Engineer to join their Maryland office. With more than a century in business, they've grown into a major infrastructure contractor across the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic. Their Maryland team focuses primarily on water, wastewater, and utility‑related work. They are supported by the financial strength of a multi‑billion‑dollar parent company that acquired them in recent years. This backing provides stability, growth opportunities, profit‑sharing, stock incentives, and the option to relocate within the broader organization. Although they benefit from large‑scale resources, the Maryland office maintains a tight‑knit, small‑team culture and is continuing to grow, offering strong long‑term career potential.

Job Description

The Project Engineer - Utilities/Site Work - Lusby, MD will be responsible for:

  • Assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of utility and site‑work projects, ensuring work aligns with project specifications, schedules, and safety standards.
  • Supporting project managers and superintendents with daily engineering tasks, including quantity tracking, subcontractor coordination, and field documentation.
  • Reviewing drawings, plans, and technical specifications to identify discrepancies and support constructability solutions.
  • Monitoring progress in the field, performing site visits, and ensuring quality control across all phases of utility and site‑work construction.
  • Preparing and maintaining project logs, RFIs, submittals, as‑built documentation, and other project records.
  • Coordinating material procurement, tracking delivery schedules, and verifying quantities used in the field.
  • Assisting with project budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting to help maintain financial accountability.
  • Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal standards.
  • Acting as a liaison between the field and office teams to support effective communication and project delivery.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Project Engineer - Utilities/Site Work - Lusby, MD will have:

  • A strong foundation in civil construction, preferably with experience in utilities, water/wastewater, or site‑work projects.
  • Knowledge of construction drawings, technical specifications, and the ability to interpret plans with accuracy.
  • Solid understanding of project sequencing, field operations, and the workflow involved in underground utilities and site development.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation, track quantities, and support cost control.
  • Effective communication skills to coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams.
  • The ability to identify potential field issues early and assist in developing practical, solutions‑oriented recommendations.
  • Proficiency with construction software tools, daily reporting systems, and basic project management platforms.
  • A commitment to safety, quality, and ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
  • A collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with a desire to grow within a well‑established, fast‑moving construction environment.



What's on Offer

The Project Engineer - Utilities/Site Work - Lusby, MD will receive:

  • Competitive compensation reflective of experience in utility and site‑work construction.
  • The stability, resources, and long‑term career pathways that come from being part of a larger, financially strong parent organization.
  • A tight‑knit team environment within the Maryland office, offering direct exposure to leadership and meaningful opportunities to grow.
  • Clear advancement potential as the Maryland operation continues to expand its project portfolio and revenue.
  • Access to professional development, mentorship, and the chance to build technical expertise across water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects.
  • Profit‑sharing opportunities, stock incentives, and additional financial benefits tied to company performance.
  • The option to explore future relocation within the broader organization for those interested in long‑term mobility.



Contact
Amethyst Murillo
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6936077

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Lusby
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amethyst Murillo
Job Reference
JN-012026-6936077