JOB DETAILS
Construction Engineer - Temporary Works Design
CompanyFlatiron Construction Corp
LocationVirginia Beach
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 14, 2026
About The Company
What is Flatiron?
We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities.
We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency.
Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved.
Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work.
We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry.
We transform infrastructure.
About the Role
Overview
Are you a self-motivated Engineer looking to make a significant impact on our projects? As a Construction Engineer, you will draft and analyze temporary works designs to ensure constructability with contract documents, specifications and regulatory requirements.
The Construction Engineering Group focuses on the “how” when it comes to constructing the work. This team of specialized engineers has extensive experience in designing and constructing various temporary works.
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What you will be doing
- Provides constructability and technical design input on temporary works construction designs to ensure compliance with contract specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Designs and drafts construction methods for temporary works (falsework, shoring, temporary bridges, formwork, slopes, etc.), ensuring completeness and accuracy with regulatory standards and within the contract specifications.
- Reviews personal and peer design elements to optimize project constructability, cost effectiveness and material quantities.
- Conducts forensic analysis for post-construction items to support claims mitigation and dispute resolutions.
- Submits design for peer review or approval review in an accurate and timely manner to avoid construction delays on the project site. Seals personal and team designs following approval review.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural or related Engineering field required.
- Professional Engineering License (PE/PENG) required.
- 10+ years of experience in temporary works construction practices and constructability innovation techniques.
- Proven knowledge of AutoCAD, RISA suite, LARSA and MathCAD required.
- Proven success with creative, innovative and optimization strategies for construction challenges.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills. Proven interpersonal skills used to defend, clarify and explain construction strategies and designs
- Clear, concise and efficient technical writing skills used in calculation packages.
- Able to self-prioritize and track individual work with limited oversight.
- Able and driven to mentor developing engineering team. Able to set clear expectations and support team to reach Company and departmental goals.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
Salary Min
USD $120,000.00/Yr.Salary Max
USD $140,000.00/Yr.Key Skills
Temporary works designConstructabilityAutoCADRISA suiteLARSAMathCADStructural engineeringForensic analysisTechnical writingProject managementMentoringCivil engineeringConstruction methodsFalseworkShoringFormwork
Categories
ConstructionEngineering
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation packagePaid time off program401(k)RRSPMedical health careExtended health careDentalVisionProvincial medical wellness benefitsEmployee assistance programTuition reimbursement program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Construction Engineer will draft and analyze temporary works designs to ensure constructability, compliance with specifications, and regulatory standards. They will also conduct forensic analysis for post-construction items and provide technical input to optimize project cost-effectiveness.
📋Job Type
other
💰Salary Range
$120,000 - $140,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
1509
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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