Project Engineer - Entry Level Tennessee Region 2026 - 2027

Walsh Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking a Project Engineer for our Tennessee region. This role centers on solving problems by using data and coordinating daily activities with the project team.

You will help manage subcontractors, procurement, safety, and quality checks to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery. Ideal candidates have 1+ years of experience, aBachelor’s degree is preferred, and prior internship or co-op experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in project coordination or construction roles.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred for this position.
• Previous internship, co-op, or employment in a related field 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.

Skills

1+ years experience

Project coordination

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for our Tennessee Region. 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? Do you inspire people to want 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. Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized.

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