Senior Level Construction Engineer Jobs

Senior level construction engineer jobs put experienced professionals in charge of project delivery, structural decision-making, and the field teams and subcontractors executing the work. Openings are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Fluor, Fishbeck, and Meta hiring at this level now.

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Open roles48
Top stateMichigan
Top employerFluor
Top cityDetroit, MI
Work type78% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Fluor Corp.
Construction Engineer VII
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Fluor Corp.
New 19h ago
Construction Engineer VII
Fluor Corp.
Hawesville, Kentucky
Construction Management
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$104k - $192k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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APSI Construction Management
Construction Manager/Mechanical Engineer
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APSI Construction Management
Added 2d ago
Construction Manager/Mechanical Engineer
APSI Construction Management
Montgomery, Alabama
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$110k - $135k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
11-50

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Fluor Corp.
Senior Construction Engineer
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Fluor Corp.
Added 2d ago
Senior Construction Engineer
Fluor Corp.
Maryville, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$120k - $223k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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PMCS Group, Inc.
Construction Manager / Resident Engineer
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PMCS Group, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Construction Manager / Resident Engineer
PMCS Group, Inc.
San Diego, California
Construction Management
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Civil Engineering
Project Management
$180k - $200k/yr
On-Site
None

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PMCS Group, Inc.
Construction Manager / Resident Engineer
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PMCS Group, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Construction Manager / Resident Engineer
PMCS Group, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Construction Management
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Civil Engineering
Project Management
$180k - $200k/yr
On-Site
None

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Senior Level Construction Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Fluor
Fluor8 open roles
Fishbeck
Fishbeck6 open roles
Meta
Meta4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate19
  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Technology & Software5
  • Agriculture & Farming2
  • Energy1

Senior Level Construction Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level construction engineer job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned project outcomes end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have led multidisciplinary site teams, managed scope and schedule under real constraints, and mentored junior engineers gives you a clear edge. A professional engineer license strengthens your candidacy significantly, as does a portfolio of completed projects you can speak to in depth.

Which companies hire senior level construction engineers?

Companies hiring senior level construction engineers right now include Fluor, Fishbeck, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from large general contractors, infrastructure owners, and engineering consultancies with active capital programs that require experienced technical leadership on complex builds.

Are there remote senior level construction engineer jobs?

Yes, though most roles at this level require regular site presence by nature of the work. About 22% of senior level construction engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote work more common in design-heavy or program management roles than in hands-on site supervision positions. Search current listings on Migrate Mate to see which openings match your preferred arrangement.

What makes a construction engineer role senior level?

Senior level construction engineer roles are defined by ownership and technical authority. You are expected to lead projects or significant project phases independently, make binding decisions on methods, sequencing, and quality standards, and serve as a technical resource for less experienced engineers on the team. Scope is broader, accountability is higher, and the expectation is that you set direction rather than receive it.

Which industries hire the most senior level construction engineers?

Senior Level construction engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because they involve large-scale, long-cycle capital projects, infrastructure buildouts, and facility expansions that require experienced engineers capable of managing technical complexity and coordinating across multiple stakeholders from start to finish.