Project Engineer

Job overview

The Project Engineer is an onsite, full-time role in Washington, DC; compensation is not specified. The position supports Fort Myer Construction’s heavy highway construction projects in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. The role coordinates project requirements and provides technical and field support to project managers, foremen, superintendents, and subcontractors. By managing documentation, preconstruction activities, schedules, and project communications, the engineer helps projects stay on schedule and within budget.

What you'll do

• Manage requests for information and submittals
• maintain project document control
• assist with change orders and quantity take-offs
• track permits and inspections
• visit jobsites
• liaise with subcontractors, vendors, and project teams
• coordinate close-out documents and meeting minutes
• support project managers and superintendents
• enforce safety protocols
• use project technology and software.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

washington dc

fort myer construction

full-time

onsite

heavy highway construction

project coordination

document control

rfis and submittals

change orders

permit tracking

construction safety

microsoft office

procore preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance paid at 100% by the company, plus free parking.

Why this role

Requires 2–3 years of heavy highway construction project experience. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. The role is explicitly onsite; remote and hybrid arrangements are unavailable. Extended hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, may be required.

About the employer

Fort Myer Construction is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.