Project Engineer - Construction

Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC is seeking Project Engineers for water infrastructure projects in North Carolina. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, shoulder responsibility, and deliver projects that truly matter.

You'll work on dynamic sites, purchase and manage vendor materials, and collaborate with engineers, managers, tradespeople, and subcontractors. This is a fast-paced, mentorship-driven environment with a strong emphasis on safety.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Mechanical, Construction Engineering or a related field from an accredited university in the United States.
• Experience working successfully on teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interest in self-perform Water Infrastructure Construction.

Responsibilities

• Get outside and work on dynamic construction jobsites, not stuck behind a desk.
• Own real responsibility: purchase, procure, and manage vendor materials and subcontractor work packages.
• Collaborate with engineers, managers, tradespeople, and vendors across disciplines.
• Grow fast with mentorship from industry leaders and a clear path forward.
• Be part of a winning team focused on delivering value and safety.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Water infrastructure

Civil/construction eng

Education

BS Civil/Construction Eng

Job description

Join Ulliman Schutte! A national leader in heavy civil construction, building critical water and wastewater infrastructure that protects communities and the environment.

We're seeking Project Engineers for exciting water infrastructure projects in North Carolina. This role is perfect for individuals eager to learn, take on responsibility, and help deliver projects that truly matter.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Mechanical, Construction Engineering or a related field from an accredited university in the United States.
• Experience working successfully on teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interest in self-perform Water Infrastructure Construction.

Project Engineer Daily Life

• Get outside. You won't be stuck behind a desk. Expect a dynamic mix of indoor and outdoor work on fast-paced construction jobsites.
• Own real responsibility. You'll purchase, procure, and manage vendor materials and subcontractor work packages - often involving state-of-the-art water treatment equipment and construction techniques worth millions.
• Work with great people. Build relationships with engineers, managers, tradespeople, subcontractors, and vendors from all walks of life. Collaboration is at the core of everything we do.
• Grow fast. You'll be mentored by some of the best in the industry - and you'll have a real path forward. The majority of our engineers and managers started exactly where you're starting.
• Be part of a winning team. We work hard, get it done, and have fun doing it. At Ulliman Schutte, our people are our competitive advantage.

LIFE WITH US

At Ulliman Schutte, we build an environment where relationships last, careers grow, and hard work gets rewarded. Our team runs on urgency, quality, and a shared commitment to safety - always focused on adding real value.

The people who thrive here are ambitious, sharp, and a little adventurous. They love the hands-on nature of civil and mechanical construction, get energized by solving tough problems, and work best when the pace is high and the team is tight. Our future leaders embrace relocation as an opportunity - new places, new relationships, new experiences.

Safety isn't a slogan here. We build a proactive culture that eliminates risk before it exists, and the numbers back it up: our incident rates are well below national averages.

Ulliman Schutte is a drug-free workplace. All offers are contingent upon compliance with our pre-employment drug screening policies and E-Verify eligibility confirmation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

EOE/AA - M/F/VET/Disability