Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to join the National SPG for the Carolinas division. You will work closely with project leadership to assist with planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination among team members, subcontractors, and clients.

This role provides hands-on experience across construction disciplines. You will gain exposure to planning, budgeting, and quality control while developing technical and leadership skills needed to manage projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination between team members, subcontractors, and clients.
• Support document control and distribution of revised specifications and drawings.
• Help identify long-lead items, maintain schedules, and participate in planning meetings.
• Track progress and ensure work complies with plans and quality requirements.
• Assist in project turnover by compiling closeout documents and owner manuals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Our Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

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

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).

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Engineer to join the National SPG (Special Projects Group) for the Carolinas division. 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.