Project Engineer Jobs in Virginia Beach, 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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Project Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 24 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 24 days ago

As a Project Engineer, you will track and analyze cost data, ensuring our projects stay on budget....

Senior Project Engineer

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 24 days ago

As an experienced Senior Project Engineer, you will track and analyze cost data, ensuring our projects stay on budget....

Tunnel Field Engineer

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 24 days ago

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects,...

Field Engineer

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 24 days ago

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As an experienced Field Engineer, you will be the technical expert guiding our projects to success, ensuring construction work...

Water Resources Project Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day 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,...

Hyperbarics Project Engineer

  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Epsilon Systems is seeking a full time Hyperbarics Project Engineer in Portsmouth, VA....

Structural Engineer (Bridge Focus) - Senior Level

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Moffatt & Nichol is actively seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with 15+ years of experience with bridge, transportation, and/or rail structure projects to join our Norfolk, VA office. As the...

Field Engineer II (Heavy Civil Construction)

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 7 days ago

Job Overview Skanska is searching for a dynamic Field Engineer II. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to...

Project Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 7 days ago

KCI is among the top engineering firms in the nation, and our 100% employee ownership gives our team a powerful stake in our own future.

Field Engineer

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 8 days ago

testing Apply survey knowledge to assist with project layout and checking of work to confirm work is in conformance with plans and specifications Provide document control assistance for correspondence, submittals...

Civil Project Engineer II/III - Water & Wastewater

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 10 days ago

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Civil Project Engineer II/III - Water & Wastewater candidate to join our Water & Wastewater Group located in our Virginia Beach, Virginia office location....

Project Engineer - Anaerobic Digestion

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 13 days ago

If you're a Junior Project Engineer and are looking to work for a genuine, key player in the market, then submit your CV to apply today....

Senior Project Engineer - Infrastructure

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Identify, document, and estimate costs of extra work activities, which were not anticipated in original scope and provide proper notification and financial reporting of change orders....

Project Manager, Construction

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 17 days ago

May manage small, ground-up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management as well as interior renovations....

Project Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 18 days ago

Interprets specifications, designs and drawings and prepares quantity takeoffs Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc....

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Salary for Project Engineer Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

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Highest Education Level

Project Engineers in Virginia Beach, VA 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 Virginia Beach, 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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