Project Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, 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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Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Assist in implementing project schedules and construction plans Maintain and track documentation: RFIs, submittals, change orders, as-builts, and daily logs Coordinate the distribution of drawings,...

Lead Project Engineer

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Responsibilities: The Electrical Substation Project Engineer is responsible for all aspects of HV/EHV substation design including: Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects...

Remote Work

Lead Project Engineer

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

._ **Essential Responsibilities:** The Electrical Substation Project Engineer is responsible for all aspects of HV/EHV substation design including: + Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical...

Remote Work

Project Engineer

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Description Project Engineer Walnut Creek, CA Description Delve Underground is a leader in underground and heavy civil engineering serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries...

Project Engineer

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist Project Managers with daily coordination and documentation Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project schedules Communicate with subcontractors, vendors, and field...

Project Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Dewberry is currently seeking a Civil or Environmental Engineer to work on a variety of water-related projects in our Denver, CO office.This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and...

Water/Wastewater Senior Project Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Dewberry is currently seeking aWater / Wastewater Senior Project Engineer to work with our team of pipeline and conveyance engineers focused on our western geography from Denver to California.The ideal...

Senior Structural Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

CSI suite of structural analysis softwareExperience in Performance Based Seismic Design and nonlinear analysis a plusWorking knowledge of BIM Modelling Software (Grasshopper, Rhino, Revit, Dynamo, Tekla...

Senior Project Manager - Construction

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred....

Project Manager - Construction

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required....

Project Engineer (Civil/Construction) (RJ018)

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Employer Name : DPR Construction, A General Partnership (DPR Construction) Position : Project Engineer (Civil/Construction) Work location : Redwood City, California Wage : $106,163 - $120,000 / per...

Project Engineer

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist Project Managers with daily coordination and documentation Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project schedules Communicate with subcontractors, vendors, and field...

Structural Engineer (Infrastructure), for COWI in North America

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Structural Engineer (Infrastructure), for COWI in North America Application deadline 10 May 2025 Recruitment type Full-Time, Permanent Country United States Location Oakland, CA Req. ID 58724...

Building and Systems Engineering Maintenance Mechanic

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision...

Structural Engineer - Inspection & Rehab - Mid-Senior Level

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Structural or Civil...

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Salary for Project Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Project Engineers in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.5%
Master's Degree
25.4%
High School or GED
8.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
Associate's Degree
7.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
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 San Francisco, 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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