Project Engineer

Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Project Engineer to learn, grow, and build something that matters on fast-paced water infrastructure projects.

The role emphasizes teamwork, procurement, vendor management, and hands-on field work, with mentorship and a clear path forward within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Construction Engineering or related field from an accredited university in the United States.
• Experience working successfully on teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interest in self-perform Water Infrastructure Construction.

Responsibilities

• Purchase, procure, and manage vendor materials and subcontractor work packages — often involving state-of-the-art water treatment equipment and construction techniques worth millions.
• Collaborate with engineers, managers, tradespeople, subcontractors, and vendors from all walks of life.
• Mentored by industry leaders with a clear path forward to advanced roles.
• Be part of a winning team that values urgency, quality, and safety.
• Work on fast-paced construction jobsites with hands-on responsibilities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interest in water infrastructure

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental/Construction Engineering

Job description

Why Ulliman Schutte? We are Building a Better Environment!

Ulliman Schutte is seeking Project Engineers in the Fredericksburg, VA area, who have a strong desire to learn, grow, and build something that matters!

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Construction Engineering or related field from an accredited university in the United States.
• Experience working successfully on teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interest in self-perform Water Infrastructure Construction.

Project Engineer Daily Life

• Get outside. You won't be stuck behind a desk. Expect a dynamic mix of indoor and outdoor work on fast-paced construction jobsites.
• Own real responsibility. You'll purchase, procure, and manage vendor materials and subcontractor work packages — often involving state-of-the-art water treatment equipment and construction techniques worth millions.
• Work with great people. Build relationships with engineers, managers, tradespeople, subcontractors, and vendors from all walks of life. Collaboration is at the core of everything we do.
• Grow fast. You'll be mentored by some of the best in the industry — and you'll have a real path forward. The majority of our engineers and managers started exactly where you're starting.
• Be part of a winning team. We work hard, get it done, and have fun doing it. At Ulliman Schutte, our people are our competitive advantage.
  

At Ulliman Schutte, we build an environment where relationships last, careers grow, and hard work gets rewarded. Our team runs on urgency, quality, and a shared commitment to safety — always focused on adding real value.

The people who thrive here are ambitious, sharp, and a little adventurous. They love the hands-on nature of civil and mechanical construction, get energized by solving tough problems, and work best when the pace is high and the team is tight. Our future leaders embrace relocation as an opportunity — new places, new relationships, new experiences.

Safety isn't a slogan here. We build a proactive culture that eliminates risk before it exists, and the numbers back it up: our incident rates are well below national averages.

Ulliman Schutte is a drug-free workplace. All offers are contingent upon compliance with our pre-employment drug screening policies and E-Verify eligibility confirmation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

EOE/AA — M/F/VET/Disability