Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty US; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Carolinas Division for the Raleigh region. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail‑oriented professional eager to start a career in construction project management.

This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience in all phases of construction and the foundation for future growth within Balfour Beatty’s operations track. You’ll work with project leadership to assist planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination between

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, CE, Architecture, or related field.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and coordination.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Safety Support: promote safety rules and document weekly inspections.
• Preconstruction Assistance: attend meetings; help develop scopes of work and bid packages.
• Planning & Scheduling: assist in identifying long-lead items and preparing submittal schedules.
• Project Coordination: manage RFIs and submittals; coordinate documents across trades.
• Field Support: track subcontractor progress and ensure compliance with plans and quality requirements.
• Quality Control: assist with quality programs and inspections; resolve deficiencies.
• Cost & Documentation: support change management and meeting documentation.
• Closeout: assist with turnover, manuals, and owner training.

Skills

Construction knowledge

MS Office

Detail oriented

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Carolinas Division for the Raleigh region. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented professional eager to start a career in construction project management. This entry-level role offers hands‑on experience in all phases of construction and serves as the foundation for future growth within Balfour Beatty’s project operations track.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll work closely with project leadership to assist with planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination between team members, subcontractors, and clients. You’ll gain exposure to multiple construction disciplines while developing the technical, organizational, and leadership skills needed to manage projects successfully. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to projects that reflect Balfour Beatty’s commitment to quality, innovation, and our Zero Harm® safety culture.

Essential Functions

• Safety Support: Promote and enforce safety rules and regulations; assist with subcontractor orientations and safety documentation; perform and document weekly inspections in alignment with Zero Harm®.
• Preconstruction Assistance: Attend and document preconstruction meetings; help develop scopes of work and bid packages; support document control and distribution of revised specifications and drawings.
• Planning & Scheduling: Assist in identifying long-lead items, maintaining material expediting logs, and preparing submittal schedules; participate in pull planning and critical path meetings.
• Project Coordination: Administer the RFI and submittal process, ensuring all documents are coordinated across trades, reviewed, and approved in support of project schedule milestones.
• Field Support: Track subcontractor progress and ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and quality requirements; maintain as-built drawings and documentation.
• Quality Control: Assist in developing and maintaining quality control programs and tracking systems; coordinate inspections and help resolve deficiencies.
• Cost & Documentation: Support the change management process, prepare progress reports, and assist with meeting documentation and correspondence.
• Closeout: Assist in project turnover by compiling closeout documents, owner manuals, and as-builts; coordinate owner training and ensure all items are properly documented and delivered.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project coordination principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long-term career in construction management.

Preferred Experience

• Internship or co‑op experience with a commercial general contractor and/or 1+ year past experience.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam.
• OSHA 30 certification and First Aid training (or ability to obtain).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.