Project Engineer

Keystone Distinction Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Project Engineer for heavy civil projects in the Charlotte, NC area. Competitive base salary range of $105K – $125K plus bonuses and full benefits are offered.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in heavy civil, highway, or infrastructure projects, with strong skills in documentation and cost tracking. This role provides real project exposure, supporting managers and field operations on significant projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience on projects valued around $25M+ preferred.
• NCDOT or regional DOT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and superintendents on active heavy civil projects.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, drawings, transmittals, approvals, and project documentation.
• Track cost, quantities, production, materials, equipment, and schedule updates.
• Assist with forecasts, cost reports, change orders, and project controls.

Skills

Engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, or infrastructure projects

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents

Strong RFI, submittal, and documentation skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Project Engineer — Heavy Civil / Highway

Location: Charlotte, NC area
Compensation: $105,000 – $125,000 base, plus bonus and full benefits
Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Infrastructure Construction

A heavy civil contractor is hiring a Project Engineer for work in the Charlotte, NC area.

This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager with heavy civil/highway experience who wants better compensation, stronger project exposure, and a path toward Project Manager.

You’ll support project management and field operations on heavy civil, roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Support project managers and superintendents on active heavy civil projects.

Handle RFIs, submittals, drawings, transmittals, approvals, and project documentation.

Track cost, quantities, production, materials, equipment, and schedule updates.

Assist with forecasts, cost reports, change orders, and project controls.

Communicate with owners, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and project leadership.

Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Help identify schedule, cost, documentation, and field coordination issues early.

Support safety, quality, and contract compliance.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, or infrastructure projects.

Experience on projects valued around $25M+ preferred.

Strong RFI, submittal, documentation, cost tracking, and schedule exposure.

Ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents.

Strong Excel, Word, communication, and organizational skills.

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

NCDOT or regional DOT experience is a plus.

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

Base salary range is $105K – $125K, depending on experience.

Bonus opportunity.

Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off.

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.

Strong Project Manager career track.

Heavy civil work with real project exposure, not just paperwork.