Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job Title:

Project Engineer

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support design/build projects during preconstruction and early design, with a clear path toward Project Manager or Superintendent. This role is focused on design coordination, engineering review management, and decision tracking in a highly regulated utility environment.

• Coordinate design deliverables and engineering reviews.
• Maintain project decision, risk, and assumption logs.
• Support schedule and procurement planning tied to design progress.
• Identify and communicate cost and schedule exposure early.
• Support the Owner and Project Manager without overstepping authority.

• 1-4 years of experience as a project engineer, ideally in industrial-related projects with a design‑build firm.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• Experience with construction processes such as RFI, submittal, and change order management.
• Familiarity with architecture, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering.

• College degree in construction or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 1-4 years of construction experience.
• Exposure to design/build, utilities, industrial, or EPC projects preferred.
• Strong organizational, note‑taking, and follow‑up skills.
• Comfortable working with engineers and incomplete information.
• Interest in growing into a Project Manager or Superintendent role.
• Proficiency in computer application software including Microsoft Office (Excel & Word), Microsoft Outlook, Procore, and Bluebeam (PDF Viewer).

The position is based on‑site in the office with working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wayne, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 – $43.26 /hr.

Applicable benefits 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)

Final date to receive applications:
Jan 21, 2026.

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