Project Engineer, Construction

Position Overview

At Design Group—a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, and consulting firm—you will join one of our 45 US offices and a dedicated team of over 1,500 professionals. As a Project Engineer, you will partner with seasoned leaders and technical specialists to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients. You will help shape capital projects and play a pivotal role in planning, design, and construction management while growing your expertise and advancing your professional career.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a preconstruction manager, construction project manager, or site superintendent in the planning, design, and construction management of design/build projects.
• Become trained to support site managers and construction project managers, with the goal of transitioning into that role.
• Gain experience building industrial structures in manufacturing, distribution, cold storage, advanced technologies, oil & gas, pharma, and food processing industries.
• Develop project schedules, phasing plans, bid lists, punch lists, and subcontractor notices to proceed.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, change orders, cost estimates, and subcontractor invoices.
• Prepare documents including bids, scopes of work, and safety plans.
• Conduct on-site safety reviews and subcontractor scope reviews.
• Implement quality control program activities and prequalify vendors and subcontractors.
• Process RFIs, bulletins, and submittals, and participate in post-project reviews.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening relationships with clients and colleagues.

Required Qualifications

• Construction industry experience, including project management.
• Proven experience overseeing the building or renovation of facilities in the manufacturing of food, beverage, consumer products, or life science industries.
• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering or construction management.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel 100% to project sites across the continental United States.
• A commitment to fostering an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and collective success.
• Compensation: $80,000 to $110,000 annually, based on experience.