Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Construction Project Engineer jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in infrastructure, federal contracting, commercial development, and defense-related construction, with openings at every level from entry-level field engineer through senior project engineer. The busiest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where firms like Hensel Phelps, Clark Construction, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintain active Virginia operations. The most sought-after specialties include civil and site infrastructure, data center construction, and federal facilities projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerHITT Contracting
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring12
Work type100% On-site
Top industryAgriculture

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Gilbane
Construction Project Engineer II
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Gilbane
Added 6d ago
Construction Project Engineer II
Gilbane
Arlington, Virginia
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$80k - $120k/yr
Master's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Project Engineer - Commercial Construction
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Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Added 6d ago
Project Engineer - Commercial Construction
Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Sterling, Virginia
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$70k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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Amazon.com
Data Center Project Engineer, Data Center Construction
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Amazon.com
Added 1w ago
Data Center Project Engineer, Data Center Construction
Amazon.com
Culpeper, Virginia
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$96k - $166k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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ISI Professional Services
Construction Project Engineer 2 (ECD)
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ISI Professional Services
Added 1w ago
Construction Project Engineer 2 (ECD)
ISI Professional Services
Arlington, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$115k - $130k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science

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Barton Malow Company
Sr Project Engineer - Commercial Construction
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Barton Malow Company
Added 3w ago
Sr Project Engineer - Commercial Construction
Barton Malow Company
Richmond, Virginia
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Construction Project Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
5 jobs
Arlington
4 jobs
Fairfax
1 job
Henrico
1 job
Norfolk
1 job
Culpeper
1 job
Sterling
1 job
Glen Allen
1 job
Wytheville
1 job

Construction Project Engineer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

HITT Contracting
HITT Contracting2 open roles
ISI Professional Services
ISI Professional Services2 open roles
GFT
GFT1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in construction project engineer jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related engineering field
  • Engineer-in-Training certification or active Professional Engineer licensure through the Virginia Board for Engineers and Land Surveyors
  • Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
  • Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
  • Familiarity with federal or state construction standards, including VDOT project delivery requirements
  • Strong written communication skills for RFIs, submittals, and progress reporting to owners and subcontractors

Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a construction project engineer in Virginia?

Start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program. Virginia requires engineers who stamp documents to hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Virginia Board for Engineers and Land Surveyors, which begins with passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status. Many Virginia employers hire new graduates into project engineer roles while they accumulate the experience hours needed to sit for the PE exam.

How much do construction project engineers make in Virginia?

Construction project engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $97,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,000 for the lowest 10% to over $150,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire construction project engineers in Virginia?

Employers hiring construction project engineers in Virginia right now include HITT Contracting, ISI Professional Services, and GFT, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal facilities, data centers, and major highway programs means both national general contractors and specialized federal construction firms maintain steady hiring pipelines in the state.

Which Virginia cities have the most construction project engineer jobs?

Richmond, Arlington, and Fairfax have the most construction project engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia leads due to the dense concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and a massive ongoing data center build-out, while Richmond and Hampton Roads generate steady demand through commercial development, port infrastructure, and proximity to major military installations such as Naval Station Norfolk and Fort Gregg-Adams.

Are there remote construction project engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of construction project engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-based nature of most construction roles. The parts of the work most likely to be performed remotely are pre-construction planning, design coordination, and document review, while fieldwork, subcontractor management, and quality control typically require a physical presence on site.

How can I get hired as a construction project engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a project engineer intern or field engineer associate role with a Virginia general contractor while completing or immediately after finishing your engineering degree. Large Virginia-based contractors like Clark Construction and Hensel Phelps run structured new-graduate programs that rotate candidates through estimating, scheduling, and field supervision. Earning your Engineer-in-Training designation before you graduate signals readiness to Virginia employers and gives your application a clear edge over candidates who haven't started the licensure process.

Where can I find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across infrastructure, federal contracting, commercial development, and more. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly through each listing.

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