Entry Level Construction Project Engineer - Heavy Civil

Shine BrightX LLC; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PECD program with hands-on development

Internal career flexibility

Continuing education reimbursement

Performance-based bonus structure

Cell-phone reimbursement

401(k) plan with 6% company match

15 days of vacation

Wellness benefits: medical, dental, VI

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC is seeking candidates for a Project Engineer pathway that includes a competency-based PECD program with individualized mentorship. The role involves mastering scheduling, cost control, estimating, and safety, while driving business development and client relations on multiple projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, have at least one relevant internship, and can travel 30–50% of the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• At least one relevant internship experience.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% of the year.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for problem-solving.
• Reliable transportation from office to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Master construction tasks: scheduling, production rate tracking, estimating, budgeting, and cost control.
• Oversee safety and quality control on projects.
• Engage in business development and client relations.
• Oversee field resource management.
• Partake in a competency-based PECD program with mentorship.
• Build experience across competencies to advance into PM, estimating, or construction management.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Mastering construction skills such as scheduling, production rate tracking, estimating, budget preparation, and project cost control.
• Managing safety and quality control on projects.
• Engaging in business development and client relations.
• Overseeing field resource management.
• Participating in a competency-based Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program with individual mentorship.
• Building experience across multiple competencies to advance into roles such as project management, estimating, or construction management.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• At least one relevant internship experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel 30-50% of the year.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for problem-solving.
• Reliable transportation from the office to job sites.
• Enjoys working in a collaborative, team-based environment with strong time management and safety focus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Participation in the PECD program providing hands-on development.
• Internal career flexibility.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Cell-phone reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match, eligible upon hire.
• 15 days of vacation available upon hire.
• Wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness coverage, and flexible spending accounts.