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Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty US
San Diego, CA Volunteer
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join our San Diego team. The Project Engineer is a 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, maintaining schedules and budgets to ensure projects are completed with quality, profitable, adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Essential Functions

  • Project Financial Responsibilities
  • Preconstruction Services
  • Project Start-up and Scheduling
  • Project Administration, Coordination, and Close-out
  • Promote Customer Relations
  • Promote Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or a related Engineering field OR 3 years of experience in a Project Engineer or Project Coordinator role.
  • Construction work experience or Internship experience, required for this role.
  • Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Preferred Experience

  • RFI
  • Change orders
  • Submittals
  • Punch-list
  • Assisting with sub-contractor meeting minutes
  • Previous or current Interiors experience, very helpful

The base compensation range for the Project Engineer role in San Diego listed above is $78,000 - $90,000 annually.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.

Salary : $78,000 - $90,000

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