Civil Engineer, PE (Puerto Rico)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a licensed and experienced Civil Engineer (PE) to join our team for a significant infrastructure project: construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting to the VA Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This is a 100% on-site position based in San Juan. The engineer will be actively involved in field coordination, inspections, stakeholder meetings, and construction oversight to ensure successful project delivery.

This has been awarded and expected duration of the project is 18 months with possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site inspections and field coordination during all phases of construction.
• Work closely with architects, contractors, and federal/local agencies.
• Ensure compliance with VA, AASHTO, ADA, FHWA, and Puerto Rico engineering standards.
• Review and manage plans, specifications, submittals, and reports.
• Provide technical input during stakeholder meetings and community briefings.
• Support civil/structural design for the pedestrian bridge.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Puerto Rico (or able to obtain reciprocity).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of civil/structural engineering experience , with bridge project experience preferred.
• Proven experience in preparing detailed technical and progress reports for construction projects
• Strong familiarity with applicable codes and standards (AASHTO, ADA, FHWA).
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in San Juan, PR.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!