Entry Level Project Engineer Jobs
New grad project engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, Ryan Companies US, and Westwood Professional Services hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
You will be the Project Engineer for the F-35 Line of Business Engineering (LOBe) organization assigned responsibility, authority, and accountability for execution of Engineering & Technology contracts achieving program cost, schedule, and performance targets.
Primary focus will be sustainment contracts for the F-35 air system and the ideal candidate will have engineering, program management, and Control Account Management (CAM)/Earned Value Management System (EVMS) knowledge and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Managing integrated technical program execution at the contract level.
- Managing contract scope, budget, and technical risks/opportunities across contracts within the F-35 Line of Business Engineering Organization.
- Facilitating development and management of the integrated master schedules (IMS) technical baseline.
- Collaborating with Program Management, Chief Engineering, Engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), F-35 leadership, and the Joint Program Office (JPO) to execute engineering contracts on time, on schedule, and on budget.
- Developing and reporting metrics relative to E&T performance in support of line of business. (i.e. EVMS, CDRL’s/SDRL’s, BEI/CEI, Staffing, Risk Management)
- Candidate is expected to be a motivated self-starter and to be able to work with limited supervision.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Engineering
- Excellent verbal & written skills
- Project engineering/project management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CAM certified or to be certified within 6 months
PAY INFORMATION
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Entry Level Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project engineer job?
Entry level project engineer roles typically look for candidates who can show hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or capstone projects, along with familiarity with project scheduling tools and basic engineering fundamentals. A degree in engineering or a related field helps, but demonstrated problem-solving ability and clear communication skills give candidates a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level project engineers?
Companies hiring entry level project engineers right now include Jobot, Ryan Companies US, and Westwood Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large construction and infrastructure firms, engineering consultancies, manufacturing companies, and government contractors that actively build out junior talent pipelines.
Are there remote entry level project engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level project engineer roles are on-site given the hands-on coordination the work requires. About 10% of entry level project engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in roles focused on documentation, scheduling, or stakeholder reporting rather than field work.
Are these new grad project engineer jobs?
Yes, the openings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior project engineer roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, co-ops, or a strong portfolio as equivalent to full-time work history, so candidates coming straight out of school are competitive for these positions.
Which industries hire the most entry level project engineers?
Entry Level project engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive junior hiring because they run ongoing capital projects and infrastructure programs that need coordinators who can learn on the job under experienced engineers.