Project Engineer

DPR Construction; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support delivery of complex projects. You will collaborate with project teams and subcontractors to meet requirements, timelines and quality standards while promoting safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–4 years of experience, with OSHA 30 preferred. On-site work with opportunities for growth and exposure to diverse markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–4 years of construction engineering experience required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; complete within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing drawings, specifications, and submittals to support safe work execution.
• Coordinate with project teams to address technical questions and resolve issues.
• Monitor schedules and budgets, track labor productivity, and report variances.
• Prepare project documentation and progress reports.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Team coordination

Field safety support

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

OSHA 30 Certification

Job description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.Job Summary:Supports the successful delivery of construction projects independently with working knowledge around project activities. Collaborates with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements, timelines, and quality standards are met. Contributes to efficient project execution by monitoring progress, identifying both routine and non-routine project issues, and recommending solutions. Enhances team performance by sharing general project knowledge and actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives involving moderately complex tasks and processes.Key Responsibilities:Assists in reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure accuracy and compliance with project goals, while maintaining regular field presence to support safe work execution, including attendance at safety meetings such as stretch and flex and engagement in high-risk activity planning and controls.Coordinates with project managers and project teams to address standard technical questions and resolve general project issues.Monitors standard project schedules and budgets, tracks labor productivity, and reports variances to support timely corrective actions based on established guidelines.Supports the implementation of standard quality assurance and safety protocols throughout all project phases.Prepares and maintains project documentation, including progress reports and technical records.Identifies opportunities for incremental improvements and contributes to the development of leading practices with guidance.Participates in project meetings and communicates updates to team members and stakeholders.Education Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience required.Work Experience:0 - 4 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field required.Certifications and Licenses:Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.Anticipated starting pay range:$70,000.00- $99,000.00Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programsfor skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates .DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .