Project Engineer - Entry Level

Description

The role includes preparing and reviewing engineering documents, performing field inspections, tracking project metrics, coordinating with stakeholders, and assisting with procurement and project controls.

• Prepare and review engineering reports, plans, submittals, and project documentation.
• Review, interpret, and update drawings, specifications, and as‑built documents.
• Perform field inspections and monitor construction to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, safety, and quality requirements.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, quantities, and production rates for assigned tasks.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, clients, and ECC personnel.
• Assist with RFP development, subcontract scope packages, proposal evaluations, and procurement activities.
• Inspect delivered materials and equipment for contract compliance.
• Maintain daily logs, field reports, meeting minutes, and quality and safety documentation.
• Apply federal regulations, DoD criteria, USACE QC requirements, FAR, OSHA, and applicable codes and standards.
• Perform additional project controls, estimating, safety, quality, or technical duties as assigned.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Engineer‑in‑Training certification, have 1‑3 years of construction management or engineering experience on federal projects, possess knowledge of DoD, USACE, OSHA, FAR, demonstrate strong communication skills, and hold a relevant bachelor's degree.

• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or passed the EIT exam.
• 1–3 years of construction management or construction engineering experience, preferably on federal projects.
• Working knowledge of DoD, USACE, OSHA, FAR, and federal construction standards.
• Ability to analyze technical data, solve moderately complex problems, and apply engineering principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and work effectively in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project software.
• Willingness to work on‑site with periodic travel.
• Experience on DoD or other federal construction projects.
• Familiarity with quality control, safety programs, and construction documentation.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Experience with survey equipment, GPS, or construction field technology.

Benefits

Preferred qualifications include prior DoD project experience, expertise in quality and safety programs, AutoCAD and field technology skills, with a salary range of $65,000‑$85,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance.
• Life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• 401(k) with matching, ESOP, and student debt reduction program.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Educational assistance, mentorship program, and ECC University.
• Employee referral bonus and charitable‑giving match program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance