Construction Project Engineer

Location: Indianapolis | Travel throughout Indiana

Build Your Career on Meaningful Infrastructure Projects. We’re looking for a Construction Project Engineer to join a well-established and growing construction team supporting civil infrastructure projects across Indiana. This role offers a strong balance of field involvement and project coordination, with exposure to public‑sector projects, experienced leadership, and long-term career stability. If you enjoy being close to the work, collaborating with inspectors and contractors, and playing a key role in delivering quality projects, this is a great opportunity to continue building your career.

• Support construction oversight activities and provide guidance to construction inspectors
• Serve as a Resident Project Representative (RPR) on assigned projects or as coverage when needed
• Participate in and facilitate construction progress meetings
• Coordinate with contractors to schedule inspections and resolve field or design issues
  
  Assist with tracking schedules, costs, and technical aspects to support on‑time, on‑budget delivery
• Review materials and workmanship for compliance with plans and specifications
• Help ensure construction activities meet federal, state, and local regulations, including safety standards

• Stable, long‑term workload focused on public infrastructure projects
• Supportive, team‑oriented construction department
• Professional development opportunities, regular performance reviews, and annual compensation reviews
• Mix of office and field work

• Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Experience supporting civil construction projects such as wet utilities, water/wastewater treatment, water mains, and sanitary sewer installations
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contracts
• Working knowledge of construction cost tracking, bidding, estimating, or project risk considerations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Procore or similar construction/project management software is a plus

• Prior construction inspection or RPR experience
• Familiarity with federally funded or publicly bid infrastructure projects
• Comfort leading professional construction meetings
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• $35–$45 per hour, depending on experience (pay can flex higher for well‑qualified candidates)
• Mileage reimbursed at the federal rate (currently $0.725 per mile)
• $50 per month cell phone allowance

If you’re looking for a role where you can stay close to construction, continue developing your technical and leadership skills, and work on projects that make a lasting impact, we’d like to connect.

This is a Permanent position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis, IN.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.

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