Civil Construction Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k)

Employer 401(k) Match

Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Socket.dev in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Civil Construction Project Engineer to support planning and execution of civil construction projects. You will coordinate subcontractors and field activities, assist with estimating and scheduling, and help ensure projects meet contract, quality, and safety requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and willingness to travel to project sites. Valid driver’s license and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Engineering.
• 2–3 years civil engineering or construction experience (e.g., Project Engineer, Construction Engineer).
• Knowledge of means, methods, scheduling, contract administration, estimating, and blueprint reading.
• Experience coordinating subcontracted and self-performed work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Autodesk.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors and field activities.
• Assist with estimating and scheduling.
• Help ensure projects meet contract, quality, and safety requirements.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Contract administration

Estimating

Blueprint reading

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Eng/Construction Mgmt

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil Construction Project Engineer

Location: Leesburg, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $73,000/year — higher compensation available based on experience

Position Overview

Seeking a Civil Construction Project Engineer to support the planning and execution of civil construction projects. This role coordinates subcontractors and field activities, assists with estimating and scheduling, and helps ensure projects meet contract, quality, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Engineering
• 2–3 years of civil engineering or construction experience, such as Project Engineer, Construction Engineer, Project Manager, or Assistant Project Manager
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, scheduling, contract administration, estimating, and blueprint reading
• Experience coordinating subcontracted and self-performed work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Autodesk
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work safely on active construction sites, including stairs and ladders
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil construction estimating, project coordination, or project management experience
• Experience working as a civil estimator
• Current CQC certification issued by USACE/NAVFAC
• EIT, Associate Constructor (AC), or similar professional credential
• Experience with IDIQ, design-build, or task-order projects
• Government or federal construction contract experience
• OSHA 30
• First Aid/CPR
• Construction Quality Management (CQM/CQC) certification

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Employer 401(k) Match
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off