Junior Construction Project Engineer

Job overview

The Junior Construction Project Engineer role is hybrid, based in Davis, CA, with field work at active project sites four to five days per week. Annual base salary is $85,000–$100,000. Ecosystem integrates engineering and construction to address energy and decarbonization challenges in the built environment. The engineer supports project execution from design through completion by coordinating site activities, helping resolve technical issues, tracking scope and schedule changes, and supporting budget, quality, and safety requirements. The role contributes to efficient delivery of construction projects and consideration of energy performance and sustainability before implementation.

What you'll do

• Help ensure site health and safety compliance
• coordinate on-site construction operations with subcontractors, clients, and internal stakeholders
• identify permit requirements with project colleagues
• assist with technical problem-solving
• document cost, schedule, and resource impacts of changes and escalate risks
• support project upgrade estimates and documentation
• develop understanding of energy performance and sustainability measures
• assist with day-to-day execution against budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

junior construction project engineer

construction engineering

project coordination

energy performance

sustainability

hybrid

davis ca

ecosystem

$85k–$100k

full-time

field-based

0–2 years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching
• medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• paid holidays, vacation, and personal days
• lunch reimbursement
• mentorship, training, and career development.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline and 0–2 years of construction project management and on-site experience. Field-based work is at active project sites four to five days per week.

About the employer

Ecosystem is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.