Project Engineer Jobs in Richmond, VA

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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Wallace Montgomery

Project Engineer - Structures Department

Job Location : Richmond Virginia Office - Richmond, VA Position Type : Full Time Description Founded in 1975, Wallace Montgomery is a recognized leader in planning, engineering, and construction management...

Senior Data Center Construction Structural Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 hours ago

Collaborate with Google stakeholder groups, design consultants, construction management rms, and contractors to execute design and construction contracts on behalf of Google....

Field Engineer

  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 10 hours ago

Position Summary Branch Civil is searching for a Field Engineer to join our well-established, growing company. The Field Engineer provides surveying service to company supervision and crafts to...

Project Engineer, Associate

  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 hours ago

Responsibilities Responsible for: Processing submittals. Processing RFI's. Keeping up daily work tickets. Posting RFI's and change orders. Tracking and managing change orders....

Project Engineer, Senior

  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 hours ago

Pricing, tracking and managing change orders. Identifying change orders and ensuring effective resolution. Maintaining as-builts as work is completed. Documenting project issues/conditions....

Electrical Testing Field Engineer 1

  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 hours ago

Overview U.S. Electrical Testing specializes in electrical acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and commissioning services for the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities,...

Project Engineer - Dec 2025/May 2026 Grads

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

We have an opening for a motivated individual with a thirst to learn to join our team as a Project Engineer....

Capital Project Engineer / Manager

  • Chester, VA (17 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chester, VA (17 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 4 days ago

On-Board Engineering is Hiring a Capital Project Engineer / Manager in Chester, VA!...

Civil Project Engineer II/III - Traffic Analysis and Planning

  • North Chesterfield, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Chesterfield, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Timmons Group is seeking a Civil Project Engineer II/III - Traffic Analysis and Planning candidate to join our Traffic Analysis and Planning Group located in our Richmond, VA office location.Essential...

Senior Water Resources Project Engineer / Team Lead

  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees....

Civil Project Engineer III - Structure & Bridge Design

  • Richmond, VA (4 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (4 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Timmons Group is seeking a Civil Project Engineer III - Structure & Bridge Design candidate to join our Structures & Bridge Design Group located in our Richmond, VA office location....

Water Resources Project Engineer I

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture,...

Senior Water Resources Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals....

Project Manager, Construction

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted....

Chief Building Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago

at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity....

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Salary for Project Engineer Jobs in Richmond, VA

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Highest Education Level

Project Engineers in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA
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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