Entry Level Construction Engineer Jobs

New grad construction engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on project portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Kiewit, Jobot, and LaBella Associates hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles95
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerKiewit
Top cityPalo Alto, CA
Work type96% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Jobot
Federal Construction Project Engineer
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Federal Construction Project Engineer
Jobot
Stockton, California
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
$85k - $110k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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IPS-Integrated Project Services
Construction Project Engineer
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Construction Project Engineer
IPS-Integrated Project Services
Emeryville, California
Construction Management
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$77k - $118k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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UNICO ENGINEERING
Construction Engineer
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UNICO ENGINEERING
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Construction Engineer
UNICO ENGINEERING
Chico, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$83k - $135k/yr
Bachelor of Science
51-200

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Jobot
Construction Project Engineer
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Jobot
Added 2w ago
Construction Project Engineer
Jobot
Torrance, California
Construction Management
$85k - $110k/yr
On-Site
None

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Jobot
Federal Construction Project Engineer
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Federal Construction Project Engineer
Jobot
Burlingame, California
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
$85k - $110k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Entry Level Construction Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Kiewit
    Kiewit16
  • Jobot
    Jobot13
  • LaBella Associates
    LaBella Associates4
  • Mortenson Construction
    Mortenson Construction3
  • TSMC
    TSMC2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate43
  • Consulting & Professional Services22
  • Staffing & Recruiting15
  • Energy12
  • Transportation & Logistics7

Entry Level Construction Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level construction engineer job?

Focus on internship experience, senior capstone projects, and any site exposure you gained during your degree. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand construction drawings, scheduling basics, and safety compliance. A clean resume that highlights hands-on coursework, software skills like AutoCAD or Procore, and any field hours gives entry level applicants a real edge over candidates with classroom experience alone.

Which companies hire entry level construction engineers?

Companies hiring entry level construction engineers right now include Kiewit, Jobot, and LaBella Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of general contractors, civil engineering firms, infrastructure developers, and government project owners actively building out their junior talent pipelines.

Are there remote entry level construction engineer jobs?

Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of construction work. About 4% of entry level construction engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering design coordination, estimating, or project support functions that do not require daily field presence.

Are these new grad construction engineer jobs?

Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior construction engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op terms toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for phrases like "entry level," "new graduates welcome," or "0-2 years" in the job description.

Which industries hire the most entry level construction engineers?

Entry Level construction engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the junior level because ongoing infrastructure investment, commercial development, and public works projects create consistent demand for new engineers who can grow into project leadership over time.