Project Engineer - Entry Level Kentucky Region 2026 - 2027

Walsh Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Group seeks a Project Engineer for the Kentucky Region, covering Lexington, Hamburg or Louisville KY. The role focuses on supporting project teams with coordination, document control, procurement, quality checks, and subcontractor management across sites.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience and a Bachelor's degree is preferred; relocation may be required. The Walsh Group is committed to equal opportunity and career growth across a family-owned yet large-scale builder.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Relocation may be required for some roles
• Previous internship, co-op, or employment experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Document control (RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, etc.)
• Assisting and supporting project team with daily project coordination
• Procurement of construction materials
• Quality Control / Quality Assurance checks
• Coordination of subcontractors
• Survey and project layout
• Weekly pictures for progress reports
• Manage construction equipment
• Safety management
• Project estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for our Kentucky Region in Lexington, Hamburg or Louisville KY.

Are you someone who flourishes on solving problems? Do you leverage data to make decisions and recommendations? Are you excited about working on a team collaboratively to solve these problems? Are you inspired to do better?

Walsh Project Engineers are bright and caring people who are motivated by a challenge. They get things done because they plan their work and then work their plan. They put the same amount of time into building and maintaining relationships as they do in managing their production.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Document control (RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, etc.)
• Assisting and supporting project team with daily project coordination
• Procurement of construction materials
• Quality Control / Quality Assurance checks
• Coordination of subcontractors
• Survey and project layout
• Weekly pictures for progress reports
• Manage construction equipment
• Safety management
• Project estimating

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous internship, co-op, or employment experience is a plus
• Specific roles may require relocation

Job Category: Project Management

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran