Entry-Level Project Engineer – Construction & Safety

Balfour Beatty US; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Carolinas Division for the Raleigh region. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail‑oriented professional eager to start a career in construction project management.

This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience in all phases of construction and the foundation for future growth within Balfour Beatty’s operations track. You’ll work with project leadership to assist planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination between

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, CE, Architecture, or related field.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and coordination.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Safety Support: promote safety rules and document weekly inspections.
• Preconstruction Assistance: attend meetings; help develop scopes of work and bid packages.
• Planning & Scheduling: assist in identifying long-lead items and preparing submittal schedules.
• Project Coordination: manage RFIs and submittals; coordinate documents across trades.
• Field Support: track subcontractor progress and ensure compliance with plans and quality requirements.
• Quality Control: assist with quality programs and inspections; resolve deficiencies.
• Cost & Documentation: support change management and meeting documentation.
• Closeout: assist with turnover, manuals, and owner training.

Skills

Construction knowledge

MS Office

Detail oriented

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Carolinas Division for the Raleigh region. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail‑oriented professional eager to start a career in construction project management.

This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience in all phases of construction and the foundation for future growth within Balfour Beatty’s operations track. You’ll work with project leadership to assist planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination between