Project Engineer

Jobot; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee Ownership

401k with match

Vehicle or gas card

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Project Engineer to lead wastewater infrastructure projects in the Southwest from El Paso, TX. This permanent role requires 2–3 days travel per week and offers long-term stability with potential regional office placement (AZ, TX, or UT) after project completion.

You will support planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution, collaborating with the Project Manager and Superintendent to ensure on-time delivery and high safety/quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer overseeing self-performed heavy civil construction.
• Strong communication and planning skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software.
• Willingness to temporarily travel to southern New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Partner with the Project Manager and the Superintendent to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
• Monitor, support, and assist with project schedules, cost control, RFIs and submittals, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Incredible culture with long term growth!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kellie Hatcher

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year

Our client, a leading self-performing general contractor, is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to lead wastewater infrastructure projects in the Southwest. Known for their deep expertise in excavation, underground utilities, mechanical processing, and concrete work, they prioritize safety, quality, and long-term team development. This is an incredible opportunity to join a stable, growth-oriented, employee-owned company and build LONG-TERM WEALTH for your own family.

Why join us?

You get to choose your path for success with direct access to leadership and executives. Our package also includes:

• Competitive compensation and per diem
• Employee Ownership - incredible wealth-building opportunity
• 401k with match
• Vehicle or allowance & gas card
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, benefits and more

Job Details

This is a permanent position that will require travel 2-3 days/week until project is finished in April 2027. The other 2-3 days per week will be in El Paso. Once complete, you'll have the opportunity to transition into your choice of regional offices (AZ, TX, or UT) or stay in El Paso, working on local projects while continuing to grow your career with long-term stability.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Partner with the Project Manager and the Superintendent to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
• Monitor, support, and assist with project schedules, cost control, RFIs and submittals, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer overseeing self-performed heavy civil construction.
• Strong communication and planning skills
• Proficiency in construction management software
• Willingness to temporarily travel to southern New Mexico.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.