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TE ID: j-299
Project Engineer – Site & Civil Construction
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Project Type: Airport-Related Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time
Target Compensation- $60,000-70,000 Annually
Position Overview
Our Client is seeking a Project Engineer to support construction activities on an airport-related project in Little Rock, Arkansas. This role is ideal for a junior-level or early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience in site development, utilities, and paving while working under experienced project management and field supervision.
The Project Engineer will provide documentation, coordination, and field support for day-to-day construction operations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Engineer – Site & Civil Construction
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Project Type: Airport-Related Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time
Target Compensation- $60,000-70,000 Annually
Position Overview
Our Client is seeking a Project Engineer to support construction activities on an airport-related project in Little Rock, Arkansas. This role is ideal for a junior-level or early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience in site development, utilities, and paving while working under experienced project management and field supervision.
The Project Engineer will provide documentation, coordination, and field support for day-to-day construction operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in RFIs, submittals, and document control
- Support field teams with coordination of dirt work, underground utilities, and
- Track quantities and materials for site work including excavation, utilities, and paving
- Help maintain project logs, drawings, and reports
- Coordinate with subcontractors, inspectors, and utility providers as directed
- Support quality control documentation and basic safety requirements
- Assist with punch list items and project closeout tasks
- 0–3 years of construction or engineering experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Internship or field experience in site development or civil construction preferred
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Airport or infrastructure experience a plus, not required
- Ability to read and understand civil/site drawings
- Familiarity with:
- Earthwork and grading
- Parking lots and paving
- Underground utilities (storm, sanitary, water)
- Basic understanding of construction sequencing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Exposure to Procore, Bluebeam, or similar software preferred
- Open to working in an active construction environment
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000