Sr Project Engineer

DPR Construction • Burlington, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer facilitates the successful independent delivery of construction projects by applying comprehensive technical expertise in project activities, methodologies, and leading practices. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to align work with project requirements, schedules, and rigorous quality standards. It monitors project progress, analyzes performance metrics, identifies moderately complex issues, recommends solutions to mitigate risks and optimize outcomes, shares project knowledge, and supports continuous improvement.

DPR describes its roles as commitments 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 is a private, employee-owned general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
• Complete the OSHA 30 program within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.

Responsibilities

• Review moderately complex technical aspects of construction projects for adherence to design specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Maintain a consistent field presence to support safe work execution, participate in safety meetings including stretch and flex, and apply working knowledge of high-risk activities to support planning and controlled outcomes.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to resolve moderately complex technical challenges and support crew productivity and project progress.
• Review and provide feedback on construction drawings, submittals, and change orders for accuracy and alignment with project goals.
• Support project controls, including schedule tracking and cost monitoring, to help deliver projects on time and cost-effectively.
• Prepare and present progress reports and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks through field analysis and application of engineering solutions.
• Support less experienced project team members in resolving moderately complex project issues and provide technical expertise on safety and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

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