Construction Engineer Jobs in Richmond, VA
Construction Engineer jobs in Richmond, Virginia are concentrated in Scott's Addition, the Manchester development corridor, and the Shockoe Bottom and downtown core, across commercial development, infrastructure, and municipal projects. Leading employers include Dominion Energy, HITT Contracting, and Atlantic Constructors. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
This posting is for one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. The following job summary represents the mid-level description (Fire Protection Engineer II) for this role. Required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience associated with each level is provided to clarify qualifications for each specific level.
This role is a specialty engineering position within the Corporate Risk Engineering team that performs Construction Risk Engineering. The engineer will be responsible for the development and implementation of a construction risk engineering program designed to mitigate losses across the Company’s construction projects including renewable generation, large thermal generation, high voltage transmission and substation and off site storge risk exposures. The role encompasses specialty engineering in industrial / high hazard occupancies including battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar, petrochemical / LNG, power generation, as well as traditional storage / commercial occupancies.
The engineer will scope and perform construction risk engineering surveys to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, industry best practice, as well as internal risk engineering standards. They will be responsible for developing an appropriate internal report template to include background information, risk assessment, and recommendations then utilizing that template to prepare surveys summarizing their visits. They will work with development, construction, and operational teams to mitigate the identified risks and track issued recommendations to closure.
As a part of this role, the engineer will also act as the Company representative for any external construction risk engineering visits required or requested by the company’s insurers.
The engineer will be embedded as a subject matter expert for various project teams as the SME for construction risk for the most complex projects, such as new generating, petrochemical / LNG, or renewable energy facilities. They will need to be able to develop relationships with technical, craft, project management and leadership personnel. The engineer will be expected to provide subject matter expertise that is critical for the execution of major projects, and that may have significant impacts to the viability or constructability and operability of the asset.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Construction Risk Engineer: 3+ years of relevant project management, startup, or construction risk engineering experience
Senior Construction Risk Engineer: 5-7 years of relevant project management, startup, or construction risk engineering experience
Staff Construction Risk Engineer: 8+ years of relevant project management, startup, or construction risk engineering experience
For the following knowledge, skills and abilities, degree of proficiency is commensurate with position level (Construction Risk Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer):
- Knowledge of risk engineering theories and principles
- Knowledge of IBC/IBC and NFPA codes, particular those sections and/or standards related to mitigation of fire and risk during construction
- Knowledge of loss prevention and safe work programs typically utilized in construction.
- Knowledge of industry / insurance standards such as those from FM, API, or DNV-GL
- Ability to evaluate risks within energy and high hazard industrial environments
- Knowledge of start-up or commissioning processes preferred
- Knowledge of property and machinery related failure modes and mitigations for large power generation equipment, LNG / petrochemical facilities, offshore facilities, and renewable technology such as battery energy storge systems (BESS) and solar
- Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters
- Skilled in the use of engineering techniques
- Strong planning and project management skills
- Strong technical and organizational leadership skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
- Proven decision making skills
- Ability to provide technical advice and consultation to other engineers and management
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
- Equally effective working independently or in team environment
Education Requirements
REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
What You'll Get
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
Engineer $81900 - $106900
Senior Engineer $90900 - $118100
Staff Engineer $102300 - $132800
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
This posting is for one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. The following job summary represents the mid-level description (Fire Protection Engineer II) for this role. Required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience associated with each level is provided to clarify qualifications for each specific level.
This role is a specialty engineering position within the Corporate Risk Engineering team that performs Construction Risk Engineering. The engineer will be responsible for the development and implementation of a construction risk engineering program designed to mitigate losses across the Company’s construction projects including renewable generation, large thermal generation, high voltage transmission and substation and off site storge risk exposures. The role encompasses specialty engineering in industrial / high hazard occupancies including battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar, petrochemical / LNG, power generation, as well as traditional storage / commercial occupancies.
The engineer will scope and perform construction risk engineering surveys to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, industry best practice, as well as internal risk engineering standards. They will be responsible for developing an appropriate internal report template to include background information, risk assessment, and recommendations then utilizing that template to prepare surveys summarizing their visits. They will work with development, construction, and operational teams to mitigate the identified risks and track issued recommendations to closure.
As a part of this role, the engineer will also act as the Company representative for any external construction risk engineering visits required or requested by the company’s insurers.
The engineer will be embedded as a subject matter expert for various project teams as the SME for construction risk for the most complex projects, such as new generating, petrochemical / LNG, or renewable energy facilities. They will need to be able to develop relationships with technical, craft, project management and leadership personnel. The engineer will be expected to provide subject matter expertise that is critical for the execution of major projects, and that may have significant impacts to the viability or constructability and operability of the asset.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Construction Risk Engineer: 3+ years of relevant project management, startup, or construction risk engineering experience
Senior Construction Risk Engineer: 5-7 years of relevant project management, startup, or construction risk engineering experience
Staff Construction Risk Engineer: 8+ years of relevant project management, startup, or construction risk engineering experience
For the following knowledge, skills and abilities, degree of proficiency is commensurate with position level (Construction Risk Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer):
- Knowledge of risk engineering theories and principles
- Knowledge of IBC/IBC and NFPA codes, particular those sections and/or standards related to mitigation of fire and risk during construction
- Knowledge of loss prevention and safe work programs typically utilized in construction.
- Knowledge of industry / insurance standards such as those from FM, API, or DNV-GL
- Ability to evaluate risks within energy and high hazard industrial environments
- Knowledge of start-up or commissioning processes preferred
- Knowledge of property and machinery related failure modes and mitigations for large power generation equipment, LNG / petrochemical facilities, offshore facilities, and renewable technology such as battery energy storge systems (BESS) and solar
- Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters
- Skilled in the use of engineering techniques
- Strong planning and project management skills
- Strong technical and organizational leadership skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
- Proven decision making skills
- Ability to provide technical advice and consultation to other engineers and management
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
- Equally effective working independently or in team environment
Education Requirements
REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
What You'll Get
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
Engineer $81900 - $106900
Senior Engineer $90900 - $118100
Staff Engineer $102300 - $132800
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.
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Who's Hiring
- Dominion Energy16
- HITT Contracting10
- Atlantic Constructors10
- KBS5
- Kleinfelder5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
Construction Engineer Jobs in Richmond: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction engineer job in Richmond?
Focus your search on Richmond's active commercial development corridor along the Boulevard and Manchester waterfront redevelopment, plus the city's expanding transit and infrastructure projects. General contractors, civil engineering firms, and municipal project offices are the most consistent hirers locally. Candidates with experience in urban infill, brownfield redevelopment, or VDOT-regulated road and bridge work have a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire construction engineers in Richmond?
Richmond construction engineer roles are posted by Dominion Energy, HITT Contracting, and Atlantic Constructors and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market includes a mix of regional general contractors, civil engineering firms serving municipal clients, and development companies active in Richmond's ongoing commercial and mixed-use expansion.
Are there remote construction engineer jobs in Richmond?
Yes, though only for specific functions: hands-on site and field roles are almost entirely on-site by nature, while design review, cost estimation, and project controls work can be done remotely. About 0% of construction engineer openings tied to Richmond are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Analytical and planning roles attached to Richmond's larger development and infrastructure projects are the most likely to offer flexible arrangements.
How can I get a construction engineer job in Richmond with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Richmond is through a junior project engineer or field engineer assistant role with a regional general contractor or a civil firm working on VDOT or city infrastructure contracts. Richmond's sustained commercial development and public works pipeline means these firms hire entry-level candidates consistently. A co-op or internship with a local contractor, combined with AutoCAD or Procore familiarity, is what separates competitive applicants from the rest.
Which industries hire the most construction engineers in Richmond?
Richmond construction engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Richmond's position as a state capital drives steady public infrastructure and institutional construction demand, while the city's ongoing mixed-use and commercial redevelopment along the river corridor and Scott's Addition sustains private-sector hiring.
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