Entry-Level Construction Project Engineer — Hands-On Growth

RBA Builders LLC; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Career development

Mentorship

Job summary

RBA Builders LLC in Fountain Valley, CA, seeks an entry-level Project Engineer to support project planning, coordination, and execution across commercial and other sectors. This role offers hands-on learning in field operations, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of working with Superintendents and Project Managers to ensure project success while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction mgmt, or related field (or in progress).
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, scopes, and specifications.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools or project management platforms.
• 0–2+ years of construction management, engineering, or related internship/co-op experience preferred.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore or Bluebeam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on exposure to field operations and project coordination across types.
• Learn to read and interpret drawings, specs, and reports.
• Assist with submittals, shop drawings, and maintaining project logs.
• Support teams with coordination, change orders, and basic cost tracking.
• Help with estimating tasks, bid packages, and subcontractor proposals.
• Develop scheduling understanding and procurement tracking.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Managers on execution and closeout.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, architects, and clients.
• Follow safety procedures and site compliance efforts.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Initiative & drive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction mgmt

Reading construction plans and specs

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

RBA Builders LLC in Fountain Valley, CA, seeks an entry-level Project Engineer to support project planning, coordination, and execution across commercial and other sectors. This role offers hands-on learning in field operations, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of working with Superintendents and Project Managers to ensure project success while adhering to safety protocols.