Project Engineer Jobs in Virginia

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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The Weitz Company

VDC Manager

Perform Project engineering duties such as submittals and trade management as directed....

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Commissioning Engineer, AMER-East ACx

  • Herndon, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 30+ days ago

the capability to learn and be trained in the others Understand the design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical or electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, vendor submittals...

ADC Engineer II, ADC - Route 53

  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Would you like to implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the world's most complex technical problems? Do you have a deep passion and desire to engineer and operate the world's...

Lead Platform Engineer - Networking (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering) Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a...

Senior Platform Engineer

  • McLean, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Senior Platform Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative...

Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Shopping - Feed (Remote)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Shopping - Feed (Remote) Interested in joining a dynamic remote first engineering team in a fast-paced environment full of greenfield problem-solving? Then Capital...

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Water Resources Project Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 hours 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,...

Sr. Data Center Structural Engineer

  • Herndon, VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 2 hours ago

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data...

Project Engineer - Industrial Construction

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 hours ago

Essential Functions: Assists PM in the submission and review of permits, proposals, contracts, schedules and change orders Reviews specifications and drawings in preparation of subcontractor scopes...

Assistant Chief Building Engineer

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 12 hours ago

*Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and...

Hyperbarics Project Engineer

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 17 hours ago

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

Structural Engineer - ENTRY LEVEL

  • Reston, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 18 hours ago

Structural Engineer ENTRY LEVEL Job Description We are a full-service firm with in-house architects, MEP, and structural engineers. We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment,...

COOP Project Engineer

  • Washington, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, VA
  • 19 hours ago

ASRC is seeking an experienced and qualified COOP Project Engineer to join our Command-and-Control Support Agency (CCSA) Technical Services Division (TSD) team supporting our customer at the Pentagon...

Engineer Construction 3

  • Newport News, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Req ID: 41528 Team: O48 CRANE ENGR&QLTY Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available...

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Project Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Project Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Project Engineers in Virginia 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
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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