Project Engineer Utility Scale Power & Renewable Heavy Civil

R-2 Contractors; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

R-2 Contractors in Dallas, TX has an opening for a Utility-Scale Power & Renewables Project Engineer (I, II, III). This on-site role supports projects nationwide with up to 50% travel and offers compensation of $85,000-$145,000 per year, DOE.

You will build your foundation by collaborating with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams, reading plans, supporting RFIs and submittals, and helping manage schedules, costs, and documentation on active power infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of construction field or project coordination experience.
• Ability to read plans and specifications and support RFIs and submittals.
• Interest in schedules, quantity tracking, materials, costs, and project details.
• Willingness to work on active jobsites and travel up to 50%.

Responsabilités

• Support RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, procurement, and cost tracking.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.
• Identify issues early and propose practical solutions.
• Take on increasing responsibility as capabilities grow.

Connaissances

Construction coordination

Plan reading

Scheduling & cost

Proactive mindset

Travel readiness

Formation

Related degree preferred

Description du poste

Join Our Team at R-2 Contractors!

Since 2009, R-2 Contractors has been a trusted leader in Civil & Underground construction, specializing in power infrastructure projects nationwide. From renewable energy to major utility work, we deliver expert excavation, grading, trenching, and foundation services that keep communities connected and moving forward.

WE’RE HIRING | UTILITY-SCALE POWER & RENEWABLES PROJECT ENGINEER (I, II, III)

Position: Project Engineer (I, II, III) - Utility-Scale Power & Renewables

Locations: Gilbert, AZ | Prineville, OR

Work Arrangement: On-site

Travel: Up to 50%

Compensation: $85,000-$145,000 annually, DOE

Build your foundation today. Grow into the leader you want to become.

Ready to turn construction experience into a career in project leadership? At R-2 Contractors, your next role should build more than your résumé. We’re seeking a motivated Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager who wants to contribute on real projects, sharpen their skills, take ownership, and grow with a nationwide contractor delivering critical power infrastructure.

Why build your future with R-2?

• Gain hands-on experience across utility-scale power, heavy civil, underground, and structural construction.
• Learn alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams while contributing to daily project decisions.
• Build skills in planning, scheduling, procurement, cost tracking, and project coordination.
• Make an impact by spotting problems early, offering solutions, and following through on commitments.
• Earn greater responsibility and opportunities for advancement as your capabilities and results grow.

Bring initiative and a solid foundation. We’ll help you grow.

You don’t need to be a fully developed Project Manager on day one. You do need construction fundamentals, organization, clear communication, and the drive to learn. We’ll teach you R-2’s systems and processes while giving you meaningful responsibilities—not just a seat on the sidelines.

What you bring

• Construction field or project coordination experience; two or more years preferred.
• Ability to read plans and specifications and support RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Interest in schedules, quantity tracking, materials, costs, and the details that keep projects moving.
• A proactive, dependable approach to working with field leadership, vendors, and project teams.
• Willingness to work on active jobsites and travel; a related degree is valued, but equivalent experience counts.

A career with room to grow

This role can be a pathway to Project Manager and broader leadership opportunities. You’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle and develop the judgment to take on increasingly complex work. Advancement is earned through performance, initiative, accountability, and available opportunities—not promised by tenure alone.

Our culture: PRIDE. GRIT. OWN IT!

We do what’s right, give our best, accept responsibility, and refuse to settle for mediocrity. We value hungry, humble, smart teammates who support each other, solve problems, and want to leave the company stronger than they found it.

Your next chapter starts here. If you’re ready to put your construction knowledge to work, learn from experienced leaders, and take meaningful steps toward project management, there’s room to build your future at R-2.

Bring your drive. Build your skills. Let’s build something great together.

R-2 Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status