Project Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-5 + years of experience working in construction
• Experience working with a General Contractor or an Electrical, Civil, Steel, Mechanical, or Structural Subcontractor o Electrical experience is preferred
• Federal/State construction project experience: CBP, USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, DHS, AF, city/state, municipal construction
• Proficiency with MS Project (scheduling), bluebeam, or heavybid/heavyjob

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Electrical project experience/background
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Prior military experience
• Design-Build project experience
• Experience supporting border, security, or infrastructure projects

Job Description

Our client is seeking Project Engineers to support a top federal construction electrical sub-contractor specializing in large-scale design-build projects. This individual will support the Project team in overseeing complex, high-dollar projects from planning through completion, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects supporting national security initiatives

• Support daily project execution activities for large federal design-build construction projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and contract requirements
• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining detailed project schedules in MS Project; track progress and flag potential delays
• Support cost management efforts, including tracking project costs, assisting with forecasting, and maintaining accurate financial documentation
• Coordinate closely with superintendents, subcontractors, field teams, and federal stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and workflow
• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation to maintain compliance and proper recordkeeping
• Perform drawing reviews and prepare markups using Bluebeam to support design coordination and issue resolution
• Help ensure project compliance with federal regulations, safety standards, and quality control requirements
• Assist with estimating and preconstruction efforts, including quantity takeoffs and data input using HeavyBid/HeavyJob
• Support project lifecycle activities from preconstruction through closeout, including closeout documentation and turnover packages
• Proactively identify project issues and support the PM in developing solutions to maintain project performance