Project Engineer

Employment & Training Centers, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Career development

Job summary

Employment & Training Centers, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on heavy civil and public infrastructure projects in the Greater Houston area.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in project documentation, quantity and cost tracking, procurement, scheduling, field coordination, and contract administration. The position is full-time, on-site, with salary ranging from $50K to $75K depending on experience, and provides a clear path

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Entry-level and recent graduates considered.
• Experience with heavy civil construction software and scheduling tools is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to travel between project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent on day-to-day coordination and management.
• Develop familiarity with project plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, RFIs, and submittals.
• Prepare, organize, and track submittals and RFIs with logs and timelines.
• Maintain current drawings, redlines, specifications, and document-control files.
• Track quantities, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor work using scheduling/ERP tools.
• Assist with procurement activities and look-ahead planning and safety documentation.
• Gather and organize information for monthly cost reports, billing, and forecasts.
• Document changed conditions, delays, and potential impacts with supporting records.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Reading construction plans

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Entry-level and recent graduates considered

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

CMiC

HeavyJob

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction**

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on heavy civil and public infrastructure projects throughout the Greater Houston area. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional or recent graduate looking to build a career in heavy civil project management. The Project Engineer will gain hands-on experience with project documentation, quantity and cost tracking, procurement, scheduling, field coordination, contract administration, and communication with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers. The position provides a clear path toward increased project management responsibility and advancement to Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager.

** Location: Greater Houston Area, TX**

** Employment Type: Full-Time**

** Work Arrangement: On-Site**

** Salary: $50K - $75K (Depending on Experience)**

** Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.


• Entry-level and recent graduate candidates will be considered.


• Internship, co-op, or prior construction experience in heavy civil, underground utilities, water/wastewater, roadway, drainage, pipeline, shaft/tunnel, or trenchless construction is a plus.


• Strong interest in developing a career in heavy civil construction project management.


• Moderate to high proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Experience with quantity takeoffs, scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, CMiC, HeavyJob, or similar systems is a plus.


• Ability to read and develop an understanding of construction plans, specifications, contracts, and related project documents.


• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.


• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.


• Ability to work in both jobsite trailer/office and active construction-site environments, including outdoor weather conditions and light to moderate physical activity.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between project sites throughout the Greater Houston area as required.

** Responsibilities**

• Support the construction of underground water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, large-diameter pipelines, lift stations, pump stations, roadway and paving improvements, shaft construction, tunneling, HDD, and other trenchless projects.


• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent with day-to-day project coordination and project management activities.


• Develop familiarity with project plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, RFIs, submittals, schedule of values, bid quantities, and owner requirements.


• Prepare, organize, and track project submittals and RFIs while maintaining accurate logs and identifying overdue or critical items.


• Maintain current project drawings, revisions, redlines, as-built information, specifications, and document-control files.


• Track installed production quantities, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor work using HeavyJob, CMiC, spreadsheets, or similar systems.


• Maintain and review daily reports and compare contractor records with inspector reports, installed quantities, and field conditions.


• Assist with procurement activities, including purchase orders, subcontract agreements, material releases, shop drawings, fabrication status, and delivery tracking.


• Support look-ahead planning, project schedules, material deliveries, subcontractor coordination, shutdowns, tie-ins, traffic control, and other field constraints.


• Gather and organize information used for monthly cost reports, billing, cost forecasts, schedule updates, and project management reviews.


• Document changed conditions, extra work, field directives, delays, and potential cost or schedule impacts using photographs, quantities, labor and equipment records, and supporting correspondence.


• Coordinate and maintain 811 locates, permits, lane and sidewalk closures, and other project-specific documentation as assigned.


• Communicate professionally with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, and internal departments.


• Participate in safety meetings and support required safety, environmental, quality control, and inspection documentation.


• Support MWDBE/DBE documentation and subcontractor/vendor payment reporting when required.


• Assist with project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, final quantities, warranties, closeout documents, and record organization.


• Develop construction, project controls, contract administration, and project management skills with the opportunity to take on increased responsibility over time.

** Benefits**

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support professional development, project success, and long-term career growth. Benefits may include:

• Performance-based bonus program, as applicable


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid company holidays


• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching


• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Additional company benefits and incentives based on position and eligibility


• Professional development and opportunities for increased responsibility and career advancement

_ ** **ETC is an E-Verify Employer.****_