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Construction Project Engineer

RQ Construction
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026

RQC, LLC is seeking a Construction Project Engineer (PE) to join our Field Operations team in Norfolk, Virginia. This position is based at an active military installation and offers an excellent opportunity to support complex commercial construction projects.

The Project Engineer plays a key role in assisting with all phases of project delivery, including planning, scheduling, coordination, administration, and project controls. Responsibilities span the entire project lifecycle, from initial development through final completion. Depending on project size and individual experience, additional project management duties may be assigned.

This position requires on-site project support. Local candidates are encouraged to apply; however, qualified candidates from outside the area will also be considered. 

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 annually

Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and internet-based tools
  • CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30 certifications (training provided if needed)

Preferred:

  • Experience with Primavera P3/P6, Viewpoint, BIM, and Revit software
  • LEED Green Associate (GA) credential
  • Quality Control Management (QCM) certification

Founded in 1996, RQC, LLC is a full-service Design-Build firm headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializing in accelerated, ground-up commercial construction with a primary emphasis on Department of Defense work. We deliver projects from $30 million to over $100 million across the United States and U.S. territories, including California, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay. Our continued success is built on six core values: Safety, Ethics, Innovation, People, Teamwork, and Discipline - To provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders.

Our services span construction management, architectural design, trade services, virtual design and construction (VDC), and sustainable/LEED-focused solutions, executed nationwide through dedicated field teams assigned to each jobsite.
 
Build your future with RQ and be part of innovative projects nationwide. Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.
 

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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