Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Oregon
Construction Project Engineer jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where large infrastructure programs, commercial development, and public works projects sustain steady demand at every level from entry-level field engineers to senior project leads. Major employers with a lasting Oregon presence include AECOM, Kiewit, and Portland General Electric, each running substantial capital programs in the state. Civil infrastructure, transportation, and commercial building are the most active specialties in Oregon's market right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn
Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Senior Construction Project Engineer for Perlo Construction in Tualatin, Oregon.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an experienced-level Project Engineer opportunity with one of Oregon’s longest-standing commercial general contractors. The Senior Construction Project Engineer will provide technical, administrative, and field coordination support for commercial construction projects from initial planning through final closeout.
The ideal candidate brings at least five years of commercial construction experience and can independently manage project documentation, engineering controls, subcontractor coordination, budgeting support, scheduling, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, quality control, and project closeout activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the technical execution and management of commercial construction projects from conception through completion
- Coordinating daily with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, vendors, clients, and field teams
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, structural drawings, specifications, and complete plan sets
- Identifying constructability concerns, design conflicts, technical discrepancies, and field issues
- Managing RFIs, submittals, change proposals, owner change orders, subcontracts, and subcontractor change orders
- Assisting with project budgets, cost tracking, monthly projections, client billings, and invoice review
- Supporting estimating activities for construction management and self-perform scopes of work
- Creating, updating, and maintaining project schedules with the Project Manager and Superintendent
- Reviewing subcontractor proposals and quotes and coordinating vendor procurement
- Assisting with project proposals, clarifications, alternates, and value-engineering recommendations
- Reviewing contract requirements and supporting compliance with owner agreements
- Preparing and distributing detailed meeting minutes and project correspondence
- Participating in and helping lead onsite meetings with clients, architects, subcontractors, and construction crews
- Identifying project risks and responding to technical or field concerns before they negatively impact cost, schedule, quality, or safety
- Leading quality-control activities, punch-list completion, and project closeout processes
- Mentoring junior Project Engineers and assisting with training, delegation, and review of project documentation
COMPENSATION
- $90,000–$135,000 Annual Salary
- Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and overall project-management capability
SCHEDULE
- Full-Time Position
- On-Site in Tualatin, Oregon
- Regular travel to active construction jobsites is required
WHY CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS ARE APPLYING
- Join one of Oregon’s longest-standing commercial general contractors
- Work with a company recognized as a Top Workplace by The Oregonian
- Join an organization recognized among Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work For
- Support diverse commercial construction projects across multiple industries
- Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and professionally supportive culture
- Manage meaningful project-engineering responsibilities with a high level of independence
- Gain exposure to budgeting, scheduling, estimating, procurement, contract administration, and field operations
- Mentor junior Project Engineers and contribute to team development
- Competitive salary range with long-term career-growth potential
BENEFITS
- Competitive Annual Salary
- Full-Time Employment
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Career Growth Within an Established Commercial Contractor
- Collaborative Project Team Environment
- Exposure to Diverse Commercial Construction Projects
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 Years of Related Commercial Construction Experience REQUIRED
- Strong Experience Supporting Commercial Construction Projects from Preconstruction Through Closeout REQUIRED
- Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Related Education Preferred; Equivalent Field Experience Considered
- Advanced Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints, Structural Drawings, Specifications, and Plan Sets REQUIRED
- Experience Managing RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders, Change Proposals, and Project Documentation REQUIRED
- Experience Coordinating Subcontractors, Vendors, Architects, Clients, Project Managers, and Field Teams REQUIRED
- Experience Supporting Project Budgets, Cost Tracking, Forecasting, Client Billings, and Invoice Review REQUIRED
- Experience Supporting Project Scheduling and Construction Procurement REQUIRED
- Strong Knowledge of Commercial Construction Materials, Processes, Terminology, and Equipment REQUIRED
- Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project Skills REQUIRED
- Advanced Bluebeam Experience REQUIRED
- Viewpoint and/or AIA Construction Software Experience Preferred
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills REQUIRED
- Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities Independently with Minimal Oversight REQUIRED
- Strong Technical Judgment, Problem-Solving, Negotiation, and Risk-Mitigation Skills REQUIRED
- Ability to Mentor Junior Project Engineers and Review Project Documentation REQUIRED
- Ability to Travel Regularly to Active Construction Jobsites REQUIRED
- Ability to Occasionally Lift and/or Move Up to 25 Pounds REQUIRED
Not ready to formally apply? That's okay. Many construction professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth Banzhaf directly at 272-230-3157 to discuss the position privately.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely tracked and reviewed through our applicant-tracking system. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly regarding next steps.
Full Time | Commercial Construction | Project Engineering
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn
Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Senior Construction Project Engineer for Perlo Construction in Tualatin, Oregon.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an experienced-level Project Engineer opportunity with one of Oregon’s longest-standing commercial general contractors. The Senior Construction Project Engineer will provide technical, administrative, and field coordination support for commercial construction projects from initial planning through final closeout.
The ideal candidate brings at least five years of commercial construction experience and can independently manage project documentation, engineering controls, subcontractor coordination, budgeting support, scheduling, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, quality control, and project closeout activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the technical execution and management of commercial construction projects from conception through completion
- Coordinating daily with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, vendors, clients, and field teams
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, structural drawings, specifications, and complete plan sets
- Identifying constructability concerns, design conflicts, technical discrepancies, and field issues
- Managing RFIs, submittals, change proposals, owner change orders, subcontracts, and subcontractor change orders
- Assisting with project budgets, cost tracking, monthly projections, client billings, and invoice review
- Supporting estimating activities for construction management and self-perform scopes of work
- Creating, updating, and maintaining project schedules with the Project Manager and Superintendent
- Reviewing subcontractor proposals and quotes and coordinating vendor procurement
- Assisting with project proposals, clarifications, alternates, and value-engineering recommendations
- Reviewing contract requirements and supporting compliance with owner agreements
- Preparing and distributing detailed meeting minutes and project correspondence
- Participating in and helping lead onsite meetings with clients, architects, subcontractors, and construction crews
- Identifying project risks and responding to technical or field concerns before they negatively impact cost, schedule, quality, or safety
- Leading quality-control activities, punch-list completion, and project closeout processes
- Mentoring junior Project Engineers and assisting with training, delegation, and review of project documentation
COMPENSATION
- $90,000–$135,000 Annual Salary
- Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and overall project-management capability
SCHEDULE
- Full-Time Position
- On-Site in Tualatin, Oregon
- Regular travel to active construction jobsites is required
WHY CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS ARE APPLYING
- Join one of Oregon’s longest-standing commercial general contractors
- Work with a company recognized as a Top Workplace by The Oregonian
- Join an organization recognized among Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work For
- Support diverse commercial construction projects across multiple industries
- Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and professionally supportive culture
- Manage meaningful project-engineering responsibilities with a high level of independence
- Gain exposure to budgeting, scheduling, estimating, procurement, contract administration, and field operations
- Mentor junior Project Engineers and contribute to team development
- Competitive salary range with long-term career-growth potential
BENEFITS
- Competitive Annual Salary
- Full-Time Employment
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Career Growth Within an Established Commercial Contractor
- Collaborative Project Team Environment
- Exposure to Diverse Commercial Construction Projects
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 Years of Related Commercial Construction Experience REQUIRED
- Strong Experience Supporting Commercial Construction Projects from Preconstruction Through Closeout REQUIRED
- Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Related Education Preferred; Equivalent Field Experience Considered
- Advanced Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints, Structural Drawings, Specifications, and Plan Sets REQUIRED
- Experience Managing RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders, Change Proposals, and Project Documentation REQUIRED
- Experience Coordinating Subcontractors, Vendors, Architects, Clients, Project Managers, and Field Teams REQUIRED
- Experience Supporting Project Budgets, Cost Tracking, Forecasting, Client Billings, and Invoice Review REQUIRED
- Experience Supporting Project Scheduling and Construction Procurement REQUIRED
- Strong Knowledge of Commercial Construction Materials, Processes, Terminology, and Equipment REQUIRED
- Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project Skills REQUIRED
- Advanced Bluebeam Experience REQUIRED
- Viewpoint and/or AIA Construction Software Experience Preferred
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills REQUIRED
- Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities Independently with Minimal Oversight REQUIRED
- Strong Technical Judgment, Problem-Solving, Negotiation, and Risk-Mitigation Skills REQUIRED
- Ability to Mentor Junior Project Engineers and Review Project Documentation REQUIRED
- Ability to Travel Regularly to Active Construction Jobsites REQUIRED
- Ability to Occasionally Lift and/or Move Up to 25 Pounds REQUIRED
Not ready to formally apply? That's okay. Many construction professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth Banzhaf directly at 272-230-3157 to discuss the position privately.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely tracked and reviewed through our applicant-tracking system. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly regarding next steps.
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Construction Project Engineer Job Market in Oregon
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project engineer jobs across Oregon.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, construction, or structural engineering from an accredited program
- EIT certification or active Oregon PE license through the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
- Proficiency in project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and Oregon-specific construction site compliance requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with subcontractors and public agencies
Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction project engineer in Oregon?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in civil, construction, or mechanical engineering from an accredited program, followed by the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status. Oregon licensure is governed by the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, and many employers expect candidates to be pursuing or holding a Professional Engineer license for senior roles. Entry-level engineers typically begin in field or assistant roles on active project sites.
How much do construction project engineers make in Oregon?
Construction project engineers in Oregon earn a median of about $105,250 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,560 for the lowest 10% to over $166,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire construction project engineers in Oregon?
Oregon construction project engineer roles are posted by Kroger, Amazon, and Intel Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's active public infrastructure programs and large commercial development pipeline keep a broad mix of general contractors, utility companies, and engineering consultancies posting openings throughout the year.
Which Oregon cities have the most construction project engineer jobs?
Gresham, Boardman, and Portland lead Oregon for construction project engineer openings. Portland drives the largest share due to its concentration of engineering firms, public transit expansion, and commercial development, while Salem draws demand from state agency capital projects and Eugene sees consistent hiring tied to university construction programs and regional infrastructure work.
Are there remote construction project engineer jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. About 100% of construction project engineer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how site-dependent most of the work is. Pre-construction planning, estimating, and submittal review are the parts of the role most likely to allow a remote day, while active site coordination and field observation almost always require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a construction project engineer in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an assistant project engineer or field engineer role at a general contractor or public agency, where Oregon employers like Kiewit and city and county public works departments regularly bring on recent graduates. Completing your EIT registration through the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying gives candidates a concrete credential edge, and internships through Oregon State University's or the University of Oregon's engineering programs are a direct pipeline into these roles.
Where can I find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across contractors, engineering consultancies, and public agencies. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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