Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level) - St. Pete

Structural Group; Saint Petersburg, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PECD Program

Cell-phone reimbursement

401(k) with a 3% company match

15 Days Vacation

Wellness benefits

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

STRUCTURAL's St Pete office in Florida seeks a Project Engineer as part of the PECD program. This in-office role focuses on concrete repair and strengthening projects across the greater FL area, offering hands-on development and mentorship.

The program emphasizes competency-based growth, with opportunities to advance into project management, estimating, and construction management as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, Civil Eng or related field.
• GPA 2.8 or higher.
• At least one relevant internship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling and production rate tracking.
• Assist with estimating and budget preparation.
• Support safety management and quality control.
• Engage in business development and client relations.
• Manage field resources and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Transportation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CM or Civil Eng related field

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.

About the Team:

Our STRUCTURAL St Pete office is located in St Pete, FL and is primarily an in-office position. This team focuses on our core concrete repair and strengthening scopes of work on structures in the greater FL area.

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.

By championing the upkeep of essential assets, we pave the way for a more resilient future, ensuring the integrity of our urban landscapes for generations to come.

We integrate design-build expertise, advanced technology, and innovative procurement methods to extend the life of critical structures, prioritizing the maintenance of existing assets over new construction.