Project Engineer Jobs in Wilmington, NC

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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Control Systems Field Engineer

  • Southport, NC (21 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southport, NC (21 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 1 day ago

The Control Systems Field Engineer directly supports the Government customer at headquarters and conducts inventories of Control Systems at locations under the organization's purview. The...

Water Resources Engineer & Project Manager

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 6 days ago

management....

Value Engineer Structural Engineering Focus

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 8 days ago

Summary Value Engineering, as part of the Product Team, is a practice focused on driving continuous cost-out and value optimization across GE Vernova Advanced Value Engineering (VE), as part of...

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Project Engineer - Public Works

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 13 days ago

Project Engineer to support stormwater and street improvement projects within the Stormwater and Streets Management Division....

Civil Project Engineer

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 29 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 29 days ago

We're seeking a motivated and experienced Civil Project Engineer who is ready to take the lead on a variety of civil/site development projects....

Civil Project Engineer II/III

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 29 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 29 days ago

Our project engineers will typically work in a team of 2-3 design engineers and a project manager to bring our client's vision to life....

Project Engineer

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree Work Experience: Experience with CADD, Site Work, and Estimating software's....

Senior Water Resource Engineer

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Prepare design documents and summary reports for submittal to various owners and agencies for technical review. Participate in project design and review meetings as necessary....

Process Engineer

  • Wilmington, NC (6 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (6 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Requisition Number: 68016 Corning is vital to progress in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and...

Electrical Controls Engineer

  • Wilmington, NC (6 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (6 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Requisition Number: 67970 Corning is vital to progress in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and...

Plant Integration Engineer GEH Resident Engineer

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 90+ days ago

TITLE: Plant Integration Engineer – GEH Resident Engineer LOCATION: Wilmington, NC, USA TerraPower® is a nuclear energy technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At our core, we...

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Salary for Project Engineer Jobs in Wilmington, NC

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Highest Education Level

Project Engineers in Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, NC
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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