Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation.

Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities.

Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way.

Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety.

We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with company match Paid time off Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Bonus And more!

Summary Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Carolinas Division for the Raleigh region.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented professional eager to start a career in construction project management.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in all phases of construction and serves as the foundation for future growth within Balfour Beatty’s project operations track.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll work closely with project leadership to assist with planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination between team members, subcontractors, and clients.

You’ll gain exposure to multiple construction disciplines while developing the technical, organizational, and leadership skills needed to manage projects successfully.

This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to projects that reflect Balfour Beatty’s commitment to quality, innovation, and our Zero Harm® safety culture.

Essential Functions Safety Support: Promote and enforce safety rules and regulations; assist with subcontractor orientations and safety documentation; perform and document weekly inspections in alignment with Zero Harm® .

Preconstruction Assistance: Attend and document preconstruction meetings; help develop scopes of work and bid packages; support document control and distribution of revised specifications and drawings.