Project Engineer (Civil/DOT)

KCI Construction Company; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Competitive pay and bonuses

100% paid health coverage

Unlimited PTO

Meaningful infrastructure projects

Job summary

KCI Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support heavy civil and DOT projects, partnering with Project Managers and Superintendents to keep work safe, on schedule and on budget.

This hands-on role offers exposure to field operations, project controls, and team collaboration with responsibilities across submittals, RFIs, logs, scheduling, and closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of construction experience (internships count).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; P6 or Vista a plus.
• Strong organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs to keep projects moving.
• Maintain project logs and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Track production for self-performed work and support productivity goals.
• Measure and verify in-place quantities for unit price work.
• Assist with project reporting, meeting coordination, and documentation.
• Support schedule updates and participate in weekly progress meetings.
• Maintain accurate as-built drawings and assist with project closeout documentation, including O&M manuals.
• Collaborate with estimating and project teams as needed.
• Take on additional responsibilities that support successful project delivery.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

P6

Vista

Job description

The Opportunity

At KCI Construction, our Project Engineers play a critical role in bringing projects to life. You’ll partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to support the day-to‑day execution of heavy civil and DOT projects—helping ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, and on budget. This is a hands‑on role with real exposure to field operations, project controls, and team collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and track submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs to keep projects moving forward
• Maintain project logs (submittals, RFIs) and ensure timely follow‑up and resolution
• Track production for self‑performed work and support the team in meeting productivity goals
• Measure and verify in‑place quantities for unit price work
• Assist with project reporting, meeting coordination, and documentation
• Support schedule updates and participate in weekly progress meetings
• Maintain accurate as‑built drawings and assist with project closeout documentation, including O&M manuals
• Collaborate with estimating and project teams as needed
• Take on additional responsibilities that support successful project delivery

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 1–3 years of construction experience preferred (internships count)
• Exposure to highway/roadway or heavy civil projects is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with P6 and/or Vista is a plus

What Sets You Apart (KCI GRiT)

• Growth: Eager to learn, develop, and take on new challenges
• Resilience: Adapts quickly and follows through in a fast‑paced environment
• Integrity: Does the right thing—always
• Teamwork: Builds strong relationships and supports the success of the team

Why KCI?

• 100% Employee‑Owned (ESOP) – Share in our success
• Competitive pay, bonuses, and industry‑leading benefits (including 100% paid health coverage)
• Unlimited PTO that supports real work‑life balance
• Opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that impact communities

KCI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff