Entry Level Construction Project Engineer Jobs

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

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Overview

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Top stateCalifornia
Top employerJobot
Top cityPalo Alto, CA
Work type96% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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

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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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Construction Project Engineer
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Construction Project Engineer
Jobot
Clearwater, Florida
Construction Management
Construction
Construction Labor
$70k - $90k/yr
On-Site
None

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Entry Level Construction Project Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Jobot
    Jobot12
  • Spear
    Spear2
  • Structural
    Structural2
  • EMCOR
    EMCOR1
  • Rogers
    Rogers1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting14
  • Construction & Real Estate12
  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Manufacturing3
  • Aerospace & Defense1

Entry Level Construction Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level construction project engineer job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for a relevant degree in civil, construction, or structural engineering, plus any site or internship experience you can point to. A portfolio showing real project work, even from coursework or co-ops, gives you a concrete edge. Familiarity with project scheduling tools, blueprint reading, and construction safety basics makes your application stand out against other new candidates.

Which companies hire entry level construction project engineers?

Companies hiring entry level construction project engineers right now include Jobot, Spear, and Structural, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers general contractors, civil engineering firms, real estate developers, and public-sector infrastructure agencies, many of which run structured new-hire programs designed to bring on candidates with limited prior experience.

Are there remote entry level construction project engineer jobs?

Yes, though most construction project engineer roles are on-site by nature. About 4% of entry level construction project engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and these positions tend to focus on project coordination, documentation, scheduling, and cost tracking rather than direct field supervision. They can be a practical starting point for candidates building foundational skills.

Are these new grad construction project engineer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior construction project engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op placements toward the requirement, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'recent graduates encouraged to apply' or 'entry level considered' in the job description.

Which industries hire the most entry level construction project engineers?

Entry Level construction project engineer roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they run continuous project pipelines, maintain graduate-intake programs, and need field-ready coordinators who can grow into senior roles as projects scale.