Construction Project Engineer: Drive Safe, On-Time Delivery

DPR Construction; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks a capable Construction Engineer to help deliver complex projects in the Palo Alto area. You will work with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure requirements, timelines, and quality are met, while maintaining focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have a degree in construction management or a related field and up to four years of relevant experience, with OSHA 30 certification preferred or obtainable within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field is required.
• 0–4 years of experience in construction engineering or related area is required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; completion within 6 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Supports successful delivery of construction projects with knowledge of project activities.
• Collaborates with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to meet requirements, timelines and quality.
• Monitors progress, identifies routine and non-routine issues, and recommends solutions.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives involving moderately complex tasks.
• Reviews drawings, specs, and submittals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains field presence to support safe work execution and safety planning.
• Prepares progress reports and technical records; communicates updates to the team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience

0 - 4 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

Job description

DPR Construction seeks a capable Construction Engineer to help deliver complex projects in the Palo Alto area. You will work with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure requirements, timelines, and quality are met, while maintaining focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have a degree in construction management or a related field and up to four years of relevant experience, with OSHA 30 certification preferred or obtainable within six months of hire.