Project Engineer (Foundations)

Clark Construction Group, LLC

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McLean, VA Until 10/3/2026 4+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description
As a Projection Engineer for Clark Foundations, you will be responsible for design and construction of specialty support of excavation and deep foundations work.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design documents for sheeting and shoring projects

  • Collaborate with project owners, general contractors and other design professionals during the development phase of projects

  • Facilitate material and service procurement for the projects

  • Work directly with field supervision to develop construction plans and perform constructability reviews

  • Have thorough knowledge of company’s contracts and understanding of all parties involved

  • Secure all required permits and verify insurance coverage for construction work

  • Schedule and facilitate all project meetings required to successfully coordinate work activity

  • Have thorough knowledge of all major project issues and priorities; prepare and submit monthly job status reports

  • Assist in providing general administrative and technical leadership for the project

  • Maintain all project records and monitor correspondence

  • Supervise closeout of project

  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering firms, and general contractor

  • Participate in proposals and presentations as requested

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering with concentration on Geotechnical and Structural Engineering, Masters Degree in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering is a plus

  • Experience in design of support of excavation systems using specialty software programs

  • Ability to review development phase and contract documents and geotechnical reports in order to advise on best sheeting and shoring and/or deep foundations solutions

  • Professional Engineer credentials is preferred. EIT on path to P.E. is also acceptable but must obtain P.E. within maximum first year of employment

  • 4-6 years of experience required with emphasis on self-perform work and design and construction of sheeting and shoring and deep foundations systems

  • Work experience with specialty foundations contractors and or consultants with a passion for building projects is a must

  • Experience managing projects successfully specialty foundations projects from start to finish is a huge plus

  • Skilled at negotiating and developing relationships with project stakeholders

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team

  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast paced and tough (exposure to weather and rough terrain) environment

  • Passion for the work and industry a must

  • Strong proficiency in operating AutoCAD 

  • Knowledge of scheduling 

  • Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction, and executes

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About this role

Summary

Design and manage support of excavation, deep foundations, coordinate projects, and lead teams.

Job title

Project Engineer (Foundations)

Experience level

4-6 years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

McLean, VA, on-site, no remote work permitted.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringgeotechnicalsupport of excavationAutoCADP.E.scheduling

Preferred skills

P.E.experience with specialty foundationscontract negotiationproject managementleadership

Specializations

support of excavationdeep foundationsgeotechnical engineeringstructural engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

McLean, VA, USA

On-site City