Project Engineer -SPG

Balfour Beatty US; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer in planning and daily execution of construction projects. You will help manage submittals, scheduling, and material deliveries to keep projects on track.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction disciplines, and 1 year of construction experience. Proficiency with PC software and MS Office is expected, along with the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management or Construction Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year experience with a construction company.
• Proficiency in using a personal computer and Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
• Ability to read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Sr. Project Engineer with planning and daily execution of the construction project.
• Maintain aspects of the project schedule including submittal approvals and timely delivery of materials.
• Maintain schedules and budgets to ensure quality and profitability while upholding Zero Harm culture.
• Promote customer relations.
• Promote leadership and employee development.

Skills

Reading drawings

Customer relations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Science/Management/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Benefits

• Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

The Project Engineer is an entry-level position that assists the Project Manager and Sr. Project Engineer with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. Responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule, as assigned by the Project Manager, by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, and maintaining schedules and budgets to ensure projects are completed with quality, profitability, and while complying with our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Essential Functions

• Preconstruction Services
• Project Start-up and Scheduling
• Project Administration, Coordination, and Close-out
• Promote Customer Relations
• Promote Culture, Leadership, and Employee Development
• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science, Construction Management or Construction Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year experience with a construction company.
• Proficiency in using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
• Ability to read drawings.

Preferred Experience

• 1-3 years of commercial construction experience
• RFI
• Change orders
• Punch-list
• Assisting with sub-contractor meeting minutes

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.