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 Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with employers like Michels, ISC Constructors, and aptim hiring at this level now.

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Open roles44
Top stateTexas
Top employerMichels
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Skanska
Project Controls Coordinator
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Skanska
Added 2d ago
Project Controls Coordinator
Skanska
Waltham, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Michels
Project Controls Specialist
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Michels
Added 6d ago
Project Controls Specialist
Michels
Billings, Montana
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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ONEOK
Project Controls Coordinator II
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ONEOK
Added 2w ago
Project Controls Coordinator II
ONEOK
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$78k - $116k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Jobot
Controls / BAS Project Engineer
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Jobot
Added 2w ago
Controls / BAS Project Engineer
Jobot
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$90k - $125k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Entry Level Project Controls Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Michels
Michels4 open roles
ISC Constructors
ISC Constructors3 open roles
aptim
aptim2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate20
  • Consulting & Professional Services12
  • Energy5
  • Manufacturing5
  • Technology & Software2

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 Michels, ISC Constructors, and aptim, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 25% of entry level project controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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 Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.