Project Engineer Jobs in Carlsbad, CA

A Project Engineer in the construction industry is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing the technical aspects of a construction project. This includes reviewing designs and drawings, ensuring compliance with safety and building codes, preparing project schedules, and managing project resources. They work closely with Project Managers, Architects, and other Engineers to ensure successful project execution from conception to completion. They are also responsible for troubleshooting technical issues that arise during the construction process.

Important skills for a Project Engineer include strong technical knowledge in engineering and construction, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. They should be proficient in using project management and CAD software. Relevant certifications could include a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). Prior roles a person may have before becoming a Project Engineer include Field Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Design Engineer.

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Staff Project Engineer Air Dominance

  • Poway, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Poway, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

1000 hrs in 4th or 5th Generation platform. Graduate of recognized Test Pilot School is a plus (USNTPS, USAFTPS, NTPS). Proven ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in a...

Senior Staff Project Engineer Tactical Data Links

  • Poway, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Poway, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), is a world leader in Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAV), autonomy, AI-solutions, defense technologies, and advanced sensing capabilities. With...

Northwest Field Engineer 1 - Heavy Civil

  • Poway, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Poway, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations Estimating: Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to...

Field Engineer Intern - Northwest District, Heavy Civil - Summer 2026

  • Poway, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Poway, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management....

Civil Engineering Project Engineer

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Civil Engineering Project Engineer Job Description Join our team as a Civil Engineering Project Engineer where you will lead technical efforts on diverse civil engineering projects, focusing...

Senior Facilities Project Engineer

  • Temecula, CA (24 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Temecula, CA (24 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Opportunity The Senior Facilities Project Engineer position works out of our Temecula, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Division....

Project Engineer MQ-9A DHS Programs

  • Poway, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Poway, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Free Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for an experienced Project Engineer within our MQ-9A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) engineering team,...

Cryptographic Design Project Engineer, Viasat Government

  • La Costa, CA (4 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • La Costa, CA (4 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Project engineer leads all aspects of the design, development, production, testing, and maintenance of complex systems or products....

Senior Project Engineer, Secured Cryptography Systems, Viasat Government

  • La Costa, CA (4 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • La Costa, CA (4 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Project engineer leads all aspects of the design, development, production, test, and sustaining of complex systems or products....

Building Engineer

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 14 days ago

The purpose of this position is to conduct maintenance, operation, and repair of facility and production facility equipment complex in nature. This position performs routine maintenance as well as...

Project Manager, Construction

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 17 days ago

management experience, or 3 years construction plus 2-3 years architectural/engineering experience Strong estimating, scheduling, and contract administration skills Ability to read architectural and...

Structural Engineer III (Industrial Construction)

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 17 days ago

Reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and calculations Estimating construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs Conducting field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports...

Associate Project Manager, Construction

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 21 days ago

Join Brixmor as an Associate Project Manager, Construction, in our Carlsbad, CA office to help oversee redevelopment, tenant improvement, and new construction projects at our properties. You'll...

12B Combat Engineer - Construction and Engineering Specialist

  • Escondido, CA (16 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (16 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Combat Engineers are essential to mission success by assisting their fellow Soldiers in tackling unpredictable environments. As a member of an Army National Guard Combat Engineer team, you'll...

Civil Engineer (Structural)

  • Camp Pendleton, CA (5 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Camp Pendleton, CA (5 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

That means if you submit an SF-50 dated within the last year, you must submit another SF-50 dated more than one year ago to clearly demonstrate you meet the time-in-grade requirements....

Demographic Data for Carlsbad, CA

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Salary for Project Engineer Jobs in Carlsbad, CA

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Highest Education Level

Project Engineers in Carlsbad, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.4%
Master's Degree
25.8%
High School or GED
8.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.2%
Associate's Degree
7.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Project Engineers in Carlsbad, CA
2-4 years
37.5%
1-2 years
12.5%
Less than 1 year
12.5%
None
12.5%
4-6 years
8.3%
6-8 years
8.3%
10+ years
4.2%
8-10 years
4.2%


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