2027 New Grad Construction Project Engineer

Skansk; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

401k with company match

Employee stock ownership program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to join our on-site Project Management Team. You will handle contract setup, submittals, bid package support, change orders, and scheduling assistance on diverse projects that build schools, roads, and hospitals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and client service. New grad qualifications apply: 0–3 years in RFIs, drawings, and closeout, with a bachelor’s in Construction Management or Engineering, or 8 years equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years creating documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
• 0-3 years reading and understanding construction plans and drawings and the technical specifications associated with drawings. Able to outline specifications required for submission to clients and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• 0-3 years expereince with project close out.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Engineering, or similar or 8 years of equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• On-site project coordination within the Project Management Team including contract setup, submittals, and bid package support.
• Assist with change orders and support the scheduling of the project.
• Maintain strong communication and client service throughout project lifecycle.
• Outline and ensure submission specifications derived from drawings and contracts are met for client approvals.

Skills

RFI documentation

Client correspondence

Reading construction drawings

Submittals & shop drawings

Project scheduling

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or Engineering

8 years of equivalent experience

Job description

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.

New Grad Project Engineer Required Qualifications:

• 0-3 Years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
• 0-3 years of reading and understanding construction plans and drawings and the technical specifications associated with drawings. Able to outline specifications required for submission to clients and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• 0-3 years expereince with project close out.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Engineering, or similar or 8 years of equivalent experience

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Salary Low

USD $67,000.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $91,500.00/Yr.

Additional Details

Full-time employees are eligible for Health & Welfare Benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care, Health Savings Account and Commuter Benefits. Company provided Short and Long-Term Disability, Group Life and AD&D. Voluntary Whole & Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Supplemental LTD, subsidized family care benefit and Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement and Incentive plans include 401(k) Retirement accounts with company match or annual contribution, Employee Stock Option Program and Bonus plans.

Time off programs include three weeks of accrued vacation, ten paid holidays, two personal days annually and paid sick leave. Paid military and parental leave programs, jury and bereavement leave.

Background Check Required

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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