Project Engineer Jobs in Sacramento, CA

Project Engineer jobs in Sacramento are concentrated in Midtown, the Capital District, and the Natomas corridor, with strong demand across water infrastructure, transportation, and commercial construction. Public agencies, engineering consultancies, and regional contractors are actively hiring, and HDR, Balfour Beatty, and GHD are among those posting right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles417+
Top employerHDR
Work type40% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring9

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The Boldt Company
Project Engineer Intern
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The Boldt Company
Added 4d ago
Project Engineer Intern
The Boldt Company
Sacramento, California
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$25 - $29/hr
1,001-5,000

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Balfour Beatty
Project Engineer- Sacramento
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Balfour Beatty
Added 6d ago
Project Engineer- Sacramento
Balfour Beatty
Sacramento, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$78k - $90k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Balfour Beatty
Senior Project Engineer- Sacramento
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Balfour Beatty
Added 6d ago
Senior Project Engineer- Sacramento
Balfour Beatty
Sacramento, California
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Purchasing
Project Management
$95k - $110k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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GHD
Transportation Project Engineer- Municipal Roadways
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GHD
Added 1w ago
Transportation Project Engineer- Municipal Roadways
GHD
Sacramento, California
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$103k - $173k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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ENTRUST Solutions Group
Sr. Substation Project Engineer
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ENTRUST Solutions Group
Added 1w ago
Sr. Substation Project Engineer
ENTRUST Solutions Group
Sacramento, California
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Project Engineer Job Market in Sacramento

Who's Hiring

  • HDR
    HDR128
  • Balfour Beatty
    Balfour Beatty64
  • GHD
    GHD32
  • JMA Civil
    JMA Civil32
  • McCarthy Building
    McCarthy Building32

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

Project Engineer Jobs in Sacramento: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a project engineer job in Sacramento?

Focus on Sacramento's heaviest hiring sectors: water and wastewater infrastructure, light rail and roadway projects, and commercial development in the Greater Sacramento region. Candidates with experience in California-specific environmental permitting, public agency procurement, or design-build delivery have a clear edge here. Networking through the Sacramento chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers and targeting regional engineering firms and municipal contractors will move your search faster than applying broadly.

Which companies hire project engineers in Sacramento?

Sacramento project engineer roles are posted by HDR, Balfour Beatty, and GHD and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The mix reflects Sacramento's landscape: public utilities, regional infrastructure firms, and general contractors tied to state and county capital improvement programs.

Are there remote project engineer jobs in Sacramento?

Yes, but only for certain functions. Hands-on site work and construction observation roles require physical presence, while planning, scheduling, and design-coordination duties can shift remote more easily. About 60% of project engineer openings tied to Sacramento are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, skewing toward roles at engineering consultancies rather than on-site contractor positions.

How can I get a project engineer job in Sacramento with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Sacramento is through a project engineer internship or junior engineer role with a regional public agency or a mid-size engineering consultancy. The City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District regularly bring on early-career engineers. Lateral moves from construction management, estimating, or field inspection are also common entry points locally, and holding an Engineer-in-Training credential signals readiness to most Sacramento hiring managers.

Which industries hire the most project engineers in Sacramento?

Sacramento project engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Sacramento's role as the state capital drives heavy investment in public infrastructure, utilities, and state facility construction, which is why government-adjacent sectors consistently generate the most openings in this market.

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