Entry-Level Project Engineer, Advanced Facilities Group

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Project Engineer for the Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) to support large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects nationwide. The role focuses on safety, quality, scheduling, and on-site coordination with foremen, superintendents, and subcontractors.

You will learn and apply Lean practices, participate in meetings, generate daily/weekly reports, and help manage procurement and shop drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering (or related field).
• Entry level construction experience preferred.
• Familiarity with QA/QC planning and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Participates in safety and quality plans and culture with the project team.
• Supports QA/QC planning to ensure quality for tasks.
• Assists with estimating, take‑offs, and subcontractor proposals review.
• Supports on-site activities: monitoring crew, hours, materials, quantity and equipment.
• Prepares and distributes project reports and documentation.
• Tracks drawings, procurement logs, and deliveries as directed.
• Provides progress updates to support scheduling.
• Assists in close-out activities and operations manuals.

Skills

MS Office

Lean process

Construction knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication

Scheduling

Self-perform understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

QA/QC processes

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Project Engineer for the Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) to support large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects nationwide. The role focuses on safety, quality, scheduling, and on-site coordination with foremen, superintendents, and subcontractors.

You will learn and apply Lean practices, participate in meetings, generate daily/weekly reports, and help manage procurement and shop drawings.