Project Engineer

Gregory Construction; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid travel

Job summary

Gregory Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support large-scale data center and heavy civil site development projects. This field-driven role requires significant travel to active job sites across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and other regions.

You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents on earthwork, utilities, grading, and site infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone early in their construction career who wants to develop into a future leader within heavy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Entry-level to early-career candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of heavy civil construction methods and materials.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work at project sites for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support daily field operations alongside Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals to ensure accurate project execution.
• Assist with quantity tracking, material procurement, and delivery coordination.
• Maintain project documentation, including daily reports, logs, and project records.
• Support schedule updates, production tracking, cost reporting, and project forecasting.
• Participate in project meetings and coordination with field and office teams.
• Help enforce safety, quality, and compliance standards on active job sites.
• Assist with change management, as-built documentation, and project closeout activities.
• Build strong working relationships with project teams while upholding core values.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Location: Project-Based | Travel Required
Company: Gregory Construction

Build the Foundation for the Future

Gregory Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support large-scale data center and heavy civil site development projects. This is a field-driven role requiring significant travel to active job sites across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and other regions as project needs dictate.

This is not a stationary position. Project Engineers are assigned based on project demand and should expect to spend the majority of their time working on-site, often in different locations throughout the year. Candidates must be flexible and willing to travel for extended durations.

As a Project Engineer, you'll partner with experienced Project Managers and Superintendents while gaining hands-on experience in earthwork, underground utilities, grading, and site infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone early in their construction career who wants to develop into a future leader within heavy civil construction.

At Gregory Construction, our Core Values aren't just posted on a wall—they shape how we operate every day. We prioritize Safety by ensuring every employee returns home safely. We lead with Integrity, doing the right thing even when no one is watching. We pursue Excellence by continuously improving ourselves and our projects. We believe effective Communication builds stronger teams and better projects. And we approach every challenge with Determination, finding solutions and delivering results no matter the obstacle.

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a career with a company that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily field operations alongside Project Managers and Superintendents
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals to ensure accurate project execution
• Assist with quantity tracking, material procurement, and delivery coordination
• Maintain project documentation, including daily reports, logs, and project records
• Support schedule updates, production tracking, cost reporting, and project forecasting
• Participate in project meetings and coordination with field and office teams
• Help enforce safety, quality, and compliance standards on active job sites
• Assist with change management, as-built documentation, and project closeout activities
• Build strong working relationships with project teams while demonstrating Gregory Construction's Core Values each day

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Entry-level to early-career candidates are encouraged to apply
• Basic understanding of heavy civil construction methods and materials
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work at project sites for extended periods

Preferred

• Internship, co-op, or prior field experience in construction
• Experience with heavy civil, utilities, site development, or infrastructure projects

What to Expect

• Project-based assignments across multiple regions
• Frequent travel with extended stays near active job sites
• Hands-on experience supporting large-scale infrastructure and mission-critical data center projects
• Direct mentorship from experienced Project Managers and Superintendents
• Clear opportunities for career advancement through field experience and professional development

Why Gregory Construction?

At Gregory Construction, we build more than infrastructure—we build careers, leaders, and lasting relationships. Our faith-driven culture is centered around our Core Purpose:

Honor God. Serve Others. Pursue Excellence. Grow Profitably.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in mentorship, leadership development, and creating opportunities for employees to grow both professionally and personally.

We are looking for Project Engineers who are eager to learn, willing to travel, committed to safety, and excited to contribute to a team built on trust, accountability, and excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid travel and project-based opportunities
• Career growth through hands-on experience and mentorship
• The opportunity to work on some of the nation's largest heavy civil and mission-critical construction projects

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