Construction Project Engineer

5 Structural Technologies, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% company match

15 days of vacation upon hire

Continuing education reimbursement

Cell-phone reimbursement

Job summary

5 Structural Technologies, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer in Washington, DC. This role focuses on mastering critical construction skills through the Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program. Candidates will enjoy hands-on development and internal career flexibility.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel extensively. Benefits include a robust 401(k) plan, vacation days, and wellness packages.

Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Minimum one relevant internship experience.
• Eagerness to travel 30–50% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Track scheduling and production rates.
• Estimate project costs and prepare budgets.
• Manage safety and quality on job sites.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

About the Role

As the country’s leading concrete repair contractor, Structural Group’s mission is to not only make structures stronger and last longer but also to provide a safe and enriching work experience for our people so they develop, have fun and grow with us.

Our Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program is a cornerstone of our growth and development philosophy, with an emphasis on in‑field learning and development. Project Engineers will master critical construction skills, including:

• Scheduling and production rate tracking
• Estimating
• Budget preparation and project cost control
• Safety management
• Quality control
• Business development and client relations
• Field resource management

The goal of our PECD program is to develop our people into company leaders. Project Engineers build experience across multiple competencies before being promoted into the career path they desire – project management, estimating, construction management and more.

Our ideal Project Engineer candidate loves to solve problems, thrives in a collaborative team‑based environment, has a strong time management system, hits deadlines, enjoys communicating with different types of people, organizes themselves well and is safety focused.

Location & Travel

VSL DC’s office is located in Manassas, VA and is primarily an in‑office position. Projects span the East Coast, Mid‑Atlantic and Ohio Valley Region, and candidates can expect to be on the road for close to 75% of the year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field of study.
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
• A minimum of one relevant internship experience.
• The ability and eagerness to travel 30–50% of the year.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems.
• Reliable transportation from the office to job‑sites.

Benefits

• PECD Program providing hands‑on development.
• Internal career flexibility.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Bonus structure dependent on performance.
• Cell‑phone reimbursement.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match, eligible upon hire.
• 15 days of vacation available upon hire.
• Wellness benefits – medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, critical illness, FSA, etc.

Structural Technologies is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality.

EOE/M/F/D/V