Project Engineer

DPR • Burlington, TX

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About The Position

The Project Engineer supports successful construction project delivery, working independently with knowledge of project activities. The role collaborates with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to meet project requirements, timelines, and quality standards. It helps execute projects efficiently by monitoring progress, identifying routine and non-routine issues, recommending solutions, sharing project knowledge, and contributing to continuous improvement involving moderately complex tasks and processes.

DPR describes its role expectations as a commitment to building great things together. Employees are expected to take ownership of outcomes, lead from where they are, and act in the best interests of the team, customer, project, and organization. DPR emphasizes trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action, respect for individuals, integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness, and an ever-forward mindset.

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, the company has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, 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 6 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.
• 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 improvements and contribute to developing leading practices with guidance.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate updates to team members and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level