Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level) - Houston

Structural Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PECD Program

Career flexibility

Education reimbursement

Bonus program

Cell-phone reimbursement

401(k) match

Vacation days

Wellness benefits

Job summary

STRUCTURAL is seeking a Project Engineer for its PECD program in Houston. This in-office, development-focused role emphasizes in-field learning, scheduling, budgeting, safety, and client relations to cultivate future leaders in construction management and project execution.

The candidate will rotate through competencies including scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance, with mentorship and a clear path to project leadership within Structural Group.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and track production on projects.
• Assist with estimating, budgeting, and cost control.
• Ensure safety and quality control on site.
• Develop business relations with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Civil Engineering or related field

GPA 2.8+

Internship experience

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

About the Role

We make structures stronger and last longer. As the country’s leading concrete repair contractor, Structural Group’s mission is to not only make structures stronger and last longer – it is 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, our Project Engineers can expect to 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. In order to accomplish that, the PECD program has been structured with a competency based approach along with an emphasis on individual mentorship. Our Project Engineers will 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!

About the Team

STRUCTURAL Houston office is located in Deer Park, TX and is primarily an in-office position. The vast majority of our Houston team’s work in concentrated in the gulf on technical civil-related projects, often critical to the stability and sustainability of built structures within industrial and power generation spaces. For more information on STRUCTURAL Houston, please refer to the team’s website page and social media: Houston - Structural

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is 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.
• 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 3% 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 is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.