Project Engineer

DPR•Abilene, TX

23d

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports the successful delivery of construction projects, working independently with a practical understanding of project activities. The role collaborates with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to meet project requirements, timelines, and quality standards. It contributes to efficient execution by monitoring progress, identifying routine and non-routine project issues, and recommending solutions. The Project Engineer also shares general project knowledge and participates in continuous-improvement initiatives involving moderately complex tasks and processes. DPR describes its roles as commitments to building together. Employees are expected to take ownership of outcomes, lead from where they are, and act in the best interest of the team, customer, project, and organization. The company emphasizes trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action, respect for individuals, and building with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness, and an ever-forward mindset. A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field—or equivalent experience—is required. Applicants need 0–4 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field. OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is preferred; completion of the OSHA 30 program within six months of hire is required. The position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States when applying and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship. DPR Construction is a private, employee-owned general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects in advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, it has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
0–4 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
Complete the OSHA 30 program within six months of hire.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and not require current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.

Responsibilities

Review construction drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and alignment with project goals.
Maintain regular field presence to support safe work execution, including attending safety meetings such as stretch and flex and engaging in high-risk activity planning and controls.
Coordinate with project managers and project teams to address standard technical questions and resolve general project issues.
Monitor standard project schedules and budgets, track labor productivity, and report variances to support timely corrective actions under established guidelines.
Support implementation of standard quality assurance and safety protocols throughout project phases.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including progress reports and technical records.
Identify opportunities for incremental improvement and contribute to developing leading practices with guidance.
Participate in project meetings and communicate updates to team members and stakeholders.
Monitor project progress, identify routine and non-routine issues, and recommend solutions.
Share general project knowledge and participate in continuous-improvement initiatives involving moderately complex tasks and processes.