Asphalt Plant Project Engineer

Company: Walbec Group
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Asphalt Plant Project Engineer Payne Dolan, Inc. a Walbec Group Company Waukesha, WI Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Payne Dolan of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Asphalt Plant Project Engineer and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry. The Company: The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services. Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity . Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers. The Position: Under the direction of the Asphalt Plant Manager, the Asphalt Plant Project Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations associated with asphalt plant supervision and asphalt production. In addition, will be directing and coordinating the activities related to the production of asphalt for internal asphalt customers and external customers. Safety · Lead, promote, and enforce safe work practices in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations by conducting regular safety meetings, plant inspections, and audits. · Collaborate with safety and maintenance teams to ensure a safe work environment for all team members. Quality Control · Analyze project technical specifications, create asphalt mix designs, and develop operational BMPs to ensure that the materials and processes meet project requirements. · Coordinate material testing with technical services and plant personnel during production. · Consistently monitor test results to ensure materials meet specifications and manage risks to avoid penalties and project delays. · Actively support continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high quality standards for customers. Site Operations / Asphalt Production · Oversee 6-8 asphalt plant facilities with day/night operations including all supporting aggregate platform sites and plant personnel. · Manage supply chain to source and purchase necessary materials to maximize quality and performance, minimize cost, and deliver materials on time. · Prepare asphalt plant budgets and material pricing strategies for internal and external customers. · Coordinate production demands, plant maintenance schedules, portable aggregate crush/wash needs, and all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure that operations run safely and efficiently. · Oversee all day-to-day asphalt production throughout the construction season. Direct & support plant personnel on development and implementation of the operations plans. · Review and process invoices related to plant operations, accurately assign costs to the appropriate plants or projects, and conduct monthly cost reviews to ensure operational expenses remain within established budget. · Lead recruiting efforts by identifying staffing needs, participating in candidate selection, and facilitating the onboarding process for new team members. · Develop and implement training programs to ensure new hires are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team. · Collaborate with land resources department to secure all necessary permits for asphalt plant operation. · Coordinate completion of necessary plant site work including site prep, inventory management, and site maintenance to ensure a clean, smooth, and professional operation. · Oversee necessary subcontractors performing work at asphalt plant facilities. · All other projects assigned related to asphalt plant operations. The Benefits: Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful. We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays. We are big fans of our "no premium medical plan" and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company-paid short-and long-term disability with company contribution, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and a robust Walbec training program. The Candidate: Must be safety oriented including detailed knowledge of the OSHA/MSHA regulations, compliance and inspection process. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to travel locally and regionally. Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills by prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently. Preferred Skills Bachelor's degree in Civil / Mechanical engineering or related field. Three (3) or more years of experience in asphalt industry with knowledge of all aspects of day-to-day operations for asphalt production including safety, specifications, budgeting and cost management, permitting, production, maintenance, rolling stock equipment, and quality control. HCSS HeavyJob and HeavyBid software experience. AutoCAD or similar design software experience. Prior experience in planning, scheduling, and supervising production shifts. Prior experience in managing subcontractors. Why Should You Apply? First, because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture here at the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands the unique abilities and differences of our team members drive innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you'll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued. Excellent wages and benefits packages. Job security in our role as an essential company providing infrastructure services. Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals. Be involved in innovative and exciting projects throughout the local area and the state. Family-oriented, supportive culture. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply! 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