Entry Level Project Controls Engineer Jobs
New grad project controls engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of scheduling and cost-tracking projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, ISC Constructors, and aptim hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are currently hiring a Project Controls Coordinator I for our client in the Duluth, MN area. Under the direction of the Supervisor Project Controls, the Project Controls Analyst will perform cost related activities to support the project execution team related to project cost management, forecast and budget analysis, schedule, reporting, and earned value management using Project Controls Cost Management System (EcoSys).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and maintain the project costs at the WBS level including control budget, incurred costs, commitments, and forecast.
- Provide the project team with accurate and timely cost information and reporting.
- Perform earned value measurements to anticipate forecast impacts.
- Perform monthly project close processes and prepare monthly project reports and comparative capital cost estimates for the project in Excel and EcoSys.
- Prepare and document project change orders timely in accordance with Project Management Office standards.
- Engage the Project Managers in meetings and discussions to review and reforecast project costs.
- Review cost transactions to ensure accurate project costs.
- Communicate with larger Controls team for the project.
- Liaise with Project Managers and Field Cost Analysts to ensure engagement with the project progress, changes, highlights and issues.
- Maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure such that it facilitates project execution and cost control during project execution and meets Accounting requirements for asset creation and project closeout.
- Provide support and guidance to Engineering Cost Associates for work order maintenance, invoice coding and validation.
- Participate in meetings to stay informed of project changes to scope, cost, schedule and progress.
This role is guided by industry standardized practices, Company processes, and general work assignment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Four Year Degree or combination of education and related experience.
- Experienced analytical skills.
- An independent worker within a team setting.
- Demonstrated professional engagement at a high level with work group, stakeholders, and contractors in a team setting.
- Proficient in the use of Oracle, PCMS systems and MS office suite, intermediate+ Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload, bring issues forward and develop working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Detail oriented and understands the importance of data reconciliation.
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to the email address provided.
INTRODUCTION
We are currently hiring a Project Controls Coordinator I for our client in the Duluth, MN area. Under the direction of the Supervisor Project Controls, the Project Controls Analyst will perform cost related activities to support the project execution team related to project cost management, forecast and budget analysis, schedule, reporting, and earned value management using Project Controls Cost Management System (EcoSys).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and maintain the project costs at the WBS level including control budget, incurred costs, commitments, and forecast.
- Provide the project team with accurate and timely cost information and reporting.
- Perform earned value measurements to anticipate forecast impacts.
- Perform monthly project close processes and prepare monthly project reports and comparative capital cost estimates for the project in Excel and EcoSys.
- Prepare and document project change orders timely in accordance with Project Management Office standards.
- Engage the Project Managers in meetings and discussions to review and reforecast project costs.
- Review cost transactions to ensure accurate project costs.
- Communicate with larger Controls team for the project.
- Liaise with Project Managers and Field Cost Analysts to ensure engagement with the project progress, changes, highlights and issues.
- Maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure such that it facilitates project execution and cost control during project execution and meets Accounting requirements for asset creation and project closeout.
- Provide support and guidance to Engineering Cost Associates for work order maintenance, invoice coding and validation.
- Participate in meetings to stay informed of project changes to scope, cost, schedule and progress.
This role is guided by industry standardized practices, Company processes, and general work assignment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Four Year Degree or combination of education and related experience.
- Experienced analytical skills.
- An independent worker within a team setting.
- Demonstrated professional engagement at a high level with work group, stakeholders, and contractors in a team setting.
- Proficient in the use of Oracle, PCMS systems and MS office suite, intermediate+ Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload, bring issues forward and develop working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Detail oriented and understands the importance of data reconciliation.
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to the email address provided.
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Entry Level Project Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project controls engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, basic cost reporting, and earned value concepts. A degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field helps, but internship experience or a portfolio showing real project tracking work gives you a genuine edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight any hands-on schedule or budget exposure signals readiness to contribute from day one.
Which companies hire entry level project controls engineers?
Companies hiring entry level project controls engineers right now include Burns & McDonnell, ISC Constructors, and aptim, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from engineering and construction firms, energy companies, government contractors, and large infrastructure owners who build project controls capacity by onboarding early-career professionals and training them on internal systems.
Are there remote entry level project controls engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 14% of entry level project controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated mostly in reporting, cost analysis, and document control functions that can be performed off-site once a candidate has some foundational training.
Are these new grad project controls engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward its requirements, or explicitly accepts a relevant portfolio in place of full-time history. Look for language like "entry level," "new grad," or "junior" in the job description to confirm the role is designed for candidates early in their careers.
Which industries hire the most entry level project controls engineers?
Entry Level project controls engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they manage large capital projects with strict schedule and cost accountability, creating a consistent need for junior professionals who can support planning, tracking, and reporting functions under senior guidance.