Project Engineer

The Keystone Distinction Group; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is hiring a Project Engineer for an active FDOT roadway project in the Naples area, offering hands-on mentorship and real growth opportunities beyond just filling a seat.

This Direct Hire – Full-Time role requires 2+ years in heavy civil/FDOT work, a civil engineering or construction management background, and solid ability to read plans and manage RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in heavy-civil or heavy-highway project/field engineering.
• Experience with FDOT roadway projects preferred.
• Ability to read civil plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs and submittals between designers, owner, and subs.
• Support the Superintendent with field material tracking and scheduling.
• Track quantities, pay estimates, and project costs.
• Review plans to catch conflicts and constructability issues early.
• Maintain FDOT-aligned documentation and daily reports.
• Assist with scheduling, look-ahead planning, and change orders.

Skills

Heavy civil experience

Field engineering

Plan reading

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

NOW HIRING

Project Engineer — Heavy Civil / FDOT

Naples, FL

Job Title:Project Engineer – Heavy Civil / FDOT

Location:Naples, FL

Employment Type:Direct Hire · Full-Time

Compensation:$95,000 – $120,000 + Bonus

Category:Construction – Heavy Civil / Highway / FDOT

THE OPPORTUNITY

Ready to grow your construction career with one of Florida's top builders? A leading heavy-civil contractor is hiring a Project Engineer for an active FDOT roadway project in the Naples area. This is a hands‑on role with real mentorship, a strong backlog behind it, and clear room to move up — a great next step for an engineer who wants to build a career, not just fill a seat.

WHY YOU'LL WANT THIS ROLE

• Strong pay plus upside — $95,000 to $120,000 base plus bonus.
• A genuine growth path. Learn the business from senior project staff who invest in developing engineers, with a clear track toward Senior PE and beyond.
• Meaningful FDOT roadway work in one of Florida's most desirable markets.
• The stability of an established, well‑funded contractor with a deep project pipeline.
• Direct-hire with full benefits — medical, retirement, PTO, and the backing of a top Florida builder.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage RFIs and submittals — keep information moving between designers, the owner, and subcontractors.
• Support the Superintendent in the field on material tracking, subcontractor scheduling, and daily sequencing.
• Help track quantities, pay estimates, and project costs.
• Review plans and specs to catch conflicts and constructability issues early.
• Keep documentation, daily reports, and records aligned to FDOT standards.
• Support scheduling, look-ahead planning, and change-order documentation.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2+ years of project or field engineering in heavy-civil / heavy-highway construction.
• A heavy-civil / FDOT roadway background (or comparable DOT roadway experience).
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field — or equivalent field experience.
• The ability to read civil construction plans and specifications.

NICE TO HAVE

• Direct FDOT project experience.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project.
• EIT certification or measurable progress toward a PE license.