Project Engineer - Civil

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days PTO

Progression Opportunities

Bonus

Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited seeks a Project Engineer to support airfield and runway construction projects across Virginia. The role is site-based, starting in Roanoke, with travel home between project phases and a clear path into Project Management.

The ideal candidate has heavy civil construction experience and is willing to stay on-site for project durations in Virginia, with strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate RFIs, submittals, scheduling and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil construction projects.
• Willing to stay on-site for project durations in Virginia.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Looking to progress into Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Project Engineer supporting airfield and runway construction projects
• Based in Virginia
• Assisting with RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and project documentation
• Working closely with Superintendents and Project Managers
• Site-based role with project stays and occasional travel home

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Airfield/aviation experience

Project coordination

Job description

Project Engineer - Airfield Construction

Virginia

Salary & Benefits:

$80,000 - $100,000

• 25 Days PTO
• Progression Opportunities
• Bonus
• Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer to join a leading civil construction contractor delivering high-profile runway and airfield projects across Virginia, with clear progression into Project Management within a rapidly growing business.

Are you a Project Engineer with experience in heavy civil construction? Are you looking to work on large-scale airfield and runway projects while maintaining a regional project base in Virginia?

This established and growing contractor specializes in airfield and aviation infrastructure and has secured a strong pipeline of projects across the state. Due to continued growth and the award of major contracts, they are looking to recruit a motivated Project Engineer to support delivery of complex civil works.

In this role, you will be based on projects within Virginia, starting in Roanoke. You will support runway and airfield construction projects, with the expectation to stay on-site during the project and travel home periodically.

This is a great opportunity to join a company that offers long-term stability, strong project continuity within the state, and clear progression into more senior roles.

The Role:

• Project Engineer supporting airfield and runway construction projects
• Based in Virginia
• Assisting with RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and project documentation
• Working closely with Superintendents and Project Managers
• Site-based role with project stays and occasional travel home

The Person:

• Project Engineer with heavy civil construction experience
• Experience with airfield, aviation, or large infrastructure projects preferred
• Willing to stay on-site for project durations within Virginia
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Looking to progress into Project Management

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.