Project Engineer — Heavy Civil Construction (Dams, Tunnels, Underground)

Job overview

The Project Engineer — Heavy Civil Construction (Dams, Tunnels, Underground) role is based in Oakdale, MN, with project assignments across the Midwest and travel typically 50–75%. The annual salary is $75,000–$105,000. Engineering & Construction Innovations works on hydroelectric dams, tunnels, underground, and geotechnical projects. The engineer supports project execution through field coordination, quality control, scheduling, documentation, and cost tracking. The role helps project teams deliver specialized heavy civil work while learning project management and construction processes.

What you'll do

• Implement project quality control plans
• interpret drawings and specifications and calculate quantities
• develop look-ahead schedules
• perform field surveying and layout
• prepare work plans and schedule deliveries
• maintain daily reports, photos, and job cost data
• support change orders and as-built documentation
• learn cost tracking and scheduling.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

heavy civil construction

dams

tunnels

underground construction

field engineering

oakdale mn

engineering & construction innovations

$75k–$105k/year

50–75% travel

full-time employment

project scheduling

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Traveler benefits for project assignments, medical, dental and vision insurance, wellness program, disability and life insurance, Simple IRA with 3% company match, 15 days PTO, and six paid holidays.

Why this role

Project travel is typically 50–75%; the posting seeks a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and 1–2 years of U.S.-based heavy civil experience, including internships or co-ops.

About the employer

Engineering & Construction Innovations, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.