Project Engineer, Underground/ Heavy Civil
Guy F. Atkinson Construction (Atkinson Construction) · Posted Nov 4, 2026
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- $90K–$135K per year
- 3–5 years
The Project Engineer provides administrative and technical services in scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration for heavy civil construction projects.
Compensation
For this role the base salary range is $90,000-135,000 Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.
Responsibilities
- Actively pursue and engage in safety training
- Participate in the TRACK process; attend daily/weekly meetings and field inspections
- Initiate and maintain strong working relationships with craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor representatives, vendors, home office support, project management team, community
- Stay ahead of crew needs to ensure efficiency
- Prioritize daily tasks by understanding deadlines and material procurement lead times
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline; or similar field or equivalent work experience