ORION · 1 day ago
Sr. Project Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOrion is expanding their Houston team and is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to support their marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects across the Gulf Coast. The role involves providing project engineering support, developing bid packages, calculating project costs, and ensuring successful project completion while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Building MaintenanceCivil EngineeringConstructionIndustrialMarine TechnologyMarine Transportation
Hiring Manager
Clint DeWitt, CPC
Responsibilities
Works with the Project Management Team to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new projects
Monitors actual costs and complete current project(s), accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs
Develops bid packages for subcontractors
Procures subcontractors, permanent materials and consumables, and services from suppliers for current projects as required by project needs
Interprets project plans and specifications
Schedules project work activities according to plan timelines to ensure timely project completion
Provides interface with project team members, suppliers, customers, and others who are involved in project work
Ensures that project team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies
Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects as needed
Possesses the qualifications and physical ability to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites
Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs
Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so
Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.)
All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management, and 5 years' experience, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience, is required
Working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance
Ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business
Effective communicator
Ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization
Ability to work out-of-town for extended periods of time
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation
Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately
Capability of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise
Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another
Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time
Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. as required
Adapting to extreme temperature changes
Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure
Preferred
Prior work experience in the marine construction industry as a Summer Intern or Co-op Engineer
Company
ORION
Orion is a specialty construction company offering Marine, Concrete, and Engineering & Consulting services across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$140MKey Investors
UMB Bank
2025-12-29Post Ipo Debt· $120M
2020-06-08Post Ipo Debt· $20M
2007-12-21IPO
Leadership Team
Travis Boone
President and CEO
Alison Vasquez
EVP, CFO and Treasurer
Recent News
2026-01-05
2025-12-29
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