Construction Project Engineer

malcolmdrilling; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental & Vision premiums for employee+

Medical premium contribution 90%

Retirement plan contribution up to 10

Job summary

Malcolm Drilling is seeking a driven Project Engineer for a San Marcos, TX project. The role offers hands-on experience in heavy civil construction, deep foundations, and geotechnical engineering while working alongside industry leaders.

You will gain exposure to field operations and site oversight in a dynamic team environment. The position emphasizes field work (90%) with some office support, travel to multiple job sites, and strict adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management is preferred.
• Recent graduates are considered for this role.
• Must be well organized, responsible, reliable, punctual, and eager to learn with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites within the district and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with takeoffs and construction schedules.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
• Study drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Assist the site Superintendent with quality control measures.
• Record and verify on-site activities and production summaries.
• Work 90% in the field and 10% in the office.
• Understand and help implement required safety measurements.
• Attend company-wide training.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organized

Punctual

Willing to learn

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Word

Excel

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Join a company that has been shaping the deep foundation industry for over 60 years! Malcolm Drilling is seeking a driven Project Engineer to support an exciting project located in San Marcos, TX. In this role, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in heavy civil construction, deep foundations, and geotechnical engineering while working alongside industry leaders. If you’re looking for a dynamic opportunity to grow your career with an innovative team,

Job Title

Project Engineer

Location

San Marcos, Texas

Schedule

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with takeoffs and construction schedules
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers
• Study drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports
• Assist the site Superintendent with the implementation of quality control measures
• Record and verify on-site activities and production summaries
• Work 90% in the field and 10% in the office
• Understand and help implement required safety measurements
• Attend company-wide training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management preferred
• Previous experience in construction is not required but is a plus
• We will consider recent college graduates for this role
• Must be well organized, responsible, reliable, punctual, and eager to learn and have a strong work ethic
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Bluebeam
• AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Ability to travel to various job sites within the district
• A driver’s license required

Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary.
• 100% paid premiums for Dental and Vision plans for the employee and all dependents.
• Malcolm covers an average of 90% of the medical premium for the employee and all dependents.
• Malcolm contributes up to 10% of your salary into a retirement plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement.