Entry Level Construction Project Engineer - Los Angeles

Structural; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on development

Career flexibility

Education reimbursement

Performance bonus

Cell-phone reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Vacation days

Wellness benefits

Job summary

STRUCTURAL Los Angeles is offering a Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program to develop in-field construction skills and leadership potential. The role focuses on scheduling, estimating, cost control, safety and quality, with exposure to business development and client relations.

Offices are in Garden Grove, largely in‑office with opportunities for out-of-town work in the broader Southern California region; projects emphasize strengthening and repairing parking structures and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field of study.
• GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Transportation to job-sites

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

About the Company:

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 Company: We make structures stronger and last longer. 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 3,000 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets.

About the Role:

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 Los Angeles’s office is located in Garden Grove, CA and is primarily an in‑office position. Most of the team’s projects are in the greater Southern California area, however there is opportunity for out-of-town work in Arizona, Washington and other regions of California. Los Angeles’ primary markets are commercial and industrial, with an emphasis on strengthening and repairing parking structures and other unique concrete structures. For more information on STRUCTURAL Los Angeles, please refer to the team’s website page and social media: https://www.structural.net/la

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 6% 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.

To provide an enriching work experience for our people so they develop, have fun and grow with us. Structural is globally recognized as a leader in repair and maintenance of infrastructure. 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.

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.