Project Engineer Entry-Level

Tutor Perini • Milwaukee, WI

72d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lunda Construction Co., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Entry-Level Project Engineer to join our office in either Black River Falls, WI, or Milwaukee, WI. As a Entry-Level Project Engineer at Lunda Construction, reporting to the Regional Manager, you will have the opportunity to support project teams consisting of Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, and field personnel. You will build strong working relationships with internal teams, design partners, subcontractors, and project leadership. Your role will involve assisting with project layout, identifying critical work items and long-lead materials, supporting monthly billing, cash flow forecasting, and change order processing, interpreting drawings and specifications, reviewing mock-ups, shop drawings, and subcontractor scopes of work, monitoring subcontractor compliance, and coordinating with the QA/QC team. You will also verify work is completed in accordance with drawings, codes, and specifications, create and process RFIs (Requests for Information), assist with schedule coordination, participate in the development and review of design and work plans, support safety initiatives, and perform quantity takeoffs and other technical tasks as needed. Additional duties may be assigned to support project success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering field
• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply
• Prior construction or heavy civil experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving
• Commitment to safety and quality

Responsibilities

• Supporting project teams consisting of Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, and field personnel
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, design partners, subcontractors, and project leadership
• Assisting with project layout and identifying critical work items and long-lead materials
• Supporting monthly billing, cash flow forecasting, and change order processing
• Interpreting drawings and specifications to support craft installation and field execution
• Reviewing mock-ups, shop drawings, and subcontractor scopes of work
• Monitoring subcontractor compliance and coordinating with the QA/QC team
• Verifying work is completed in accordance with drawings, codes, and specifications
• Creating and processing RFIs (Requests for Information)
• Assisting with schedule coordination and ensuring field teams have the information needed to execute work
• Participating in the development and review of design and work plans
• Supporting safety initiatives, including inspections and compliance with OSHA regulations
• Performing quantity takeoffs and other technical tasks as needed
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support project success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees