Project Engineer - Entry Level - Bay Area, CA - 2026 - 2027
The Project Engineer role at Confidential Client involves supporting construction project teams through document control, procurement, quality assurance, subcontractor coordination, and safety management. This entry-level position requires strong problem-solving skills and collaboration to ensure project success in a fast-growing, technology-forward company with a supportive culture.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Project Engineer (entry-level) to join an Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who enjoy problem solving, working with data to support decisions, and collaborating across project teams. You will support day-to-day project coordination on construction projects, help maintain document control, and assist with quality, safety, and equipment management.
What You’ll Do
- Document control: manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and related project records
- Support daily project coordination with the project team and subcontractors
- Assist procurement of construction materials and track deliveries
- Perform Quality Control / Quality Assurance checks on-site and document findings
- Help coordinate subcontractor activities and on-site logistics
- Support survey and project layout tasks and capture weekly progress photos
- Assist with managing construction equipment and materials on site
- Support safety management and adherence to site safety plans
- Contribute to project estimating and cost tracking as directed
Qualifications
- 1+ years of related experience, internships or co-ops considered
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working on active construction sites and collaborating with field teams
- Ability to use basic construction documentation and record-keeping tools; familiarity with RFIs/submittals is a plus
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to relocate or travel for specific project assignments, if required
Compensation & Employment Details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Estimated base pay: $107,703 per year (estimated) — may vary based on experience, location, and skills
- This role may be eligible for bonus and benefits depending on the hiring client’s program
- Specific roles may require relocation
Logistics & Accommodations
To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please follow the instructions in the hiring portal or contact the hiring team via the application system. Candidates should be authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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