Civil Project Engineer

gpac; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel paid lodging and per diem

Competitive salary + bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a Project Engineer for major infrastructure restoration projects with regional travel in the Raleigh, Austin, and Phoenix areas. Candidates should have 1-5 years of civil/construction experience and be willing to travel up to 60% of the time, including trips up to two weeks with company-paid travel and lodging.

You will support Project Managers, assist with planning and cost tracking, coordinate with field teams and vendors, review plans and change orders, and track progress to

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of construction experience, civil/heavy civil or infrastructure
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 60% and stay away up to two weeks
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents on infrastructure projects
• Assist with planning, scheduling, documentation, and cost tracking
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, vendors and stakeholders
• Review plans, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Track progress, budgets, materials, and schedules
• Spend time in the field and on the project management side
• Learn the full project lifecycle and grow toward PM role

Skills

Construction experience

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Civil/Construction degree preferred

Job description

Locations: Raleigh, NC | Austin, TX | Phoenix, AZ

Travel: Up to 60% Regional Travel | Typically Up to 2 Weeks at a Time

Ready to take the next step in your construction career?

A growing infrastructure contractor is looking for a Project Engineer with 1-5 years of civil, heavy civil, or infrastructure construction experience who wants to gain hands-on project experience and ultimately grow into a Project Manager role.

This is a traveling position, but travel is regional to your respective office. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Raleigh, Austin, or Phoenix area and be comfortable traveling up to approximately 60% of the time. Trips may last up to two weeks at a time, with travel, lodging, and per diem paid by the company.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents on major infrastructure restoration and repair projects
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, documentation, and cost tracking
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Review plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Help track project progress, budgets, materials, and schedules
• Spend time both in the field and on the project management side of the business
• Learn the full project lifecycle while preparing to advance into a Project Manager position

What They\'re Looking For

• 1-5 years of construction experience
• Background in civil, heavy civil, infrastructure, concrete, transportation, or related construction
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred, but relevant field experience is highly valued
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally up to approximately 60%
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Motivated to learn and grow into Project Management
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to take on responsibility

Why Consider It?

• Major infrastructure restoration and repair projects
• Clear opportunity to grow into a Project Manager
• Strong mentorship and career development
• Company-paid travel, lodging, and per diem
• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Growing company with long-term advancement opportunities

If you have a few years of civil construction experience and are ready to get exposure to larger projects, travel within your region, and build toward a career in Project Management, this could be an excellent next step.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.