Project Engineer

Skanska USA•South Hill, VA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society. Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply ingrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. The Project Engineer works on-site within the Project Management Team and is responsible for contract setup, submittals, assisting with the bid package process, change orders, and assisting with the scheduling of the project. The Project Management Team can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the projects, which in turn will affect the number of responsibilities the Project Engineer will be involved in. The Project Engineer must be a flexible and adaptable team player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills. This role will be located in South Hill, Va. Skanska has reimagined how it delivers advanced technology projects by centralizing its data center and semiconductor expertise into one agile, nationwide team. This integrated model offers clients streamlined execution, innovative solutions, and a single point of contact for complex, high-performance environments. As the industry evolves toward modular, AI-ready, and sustainable infrastructure, Skanska is leading the way—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help shape what’s next.

Requirements

1-3 Years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
1-3 years of reading and understanding construction plans and drawings, and the technical specifications associated with drawings.
1-3 years of experience with project close-out.
Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Engineering, or similar or 8 years of equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Flexible and adaptable team player
Strong communication and client service skills

Responsibilities

Contract setup
Submittals
Assisting with the bid package process
Change orders
Assisting with the scheduling of the project
Creating documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts
Reading and understanding construction plans and drawings, and the technical specifications associated with drawings
Outlining specifications required for submission to clients and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved
Project close-out