Project Engineer

DPR Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a construction engineering professional to support the delivery of projects by collaborating with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to meet requirements, timelines, and quality standards. The role emphasizes identifying issues, monitoring progress, and contributing to continuous improvement on moderately complex projects.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 0–4 years of experience, and OSHA 30 certification preferred (with completion within 6

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project execution

Team coordination

Education

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

Job description

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 Licences

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

$85,000.00- $95,000.00

Benefits

DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.

Company Overview

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.

EEO & Diversity

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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