Project Engineer Jobs in Oklahoma
Project Engineer jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with additional demand in Lawton and along the energy corridors connecting the two metros, covering specialties from oil and gas infrastructure and pipeline systems to civil construction and industrial facilities management. Employers including ONEOK, Halliburton, and the Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District maintain steady project engineer hiring across seniority levels, from junior site roles to senior program leads overseeing multi-million-dollar capital projects. Energy, defense, and heavy civil construction drive the most consistent openings across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Are you someone who can take a set of requirements and turn them into a practical, buildable design—working through site layout, grading, drainage, and utility design with attention to detail. You should understand how decisions impact constructability, cost, and permitting, not just how to complete calculations. If so, we look forward to your application!
In this role, you’ll develop site plans, coordinate with other disciplines, and support projects from concept through construction. You’ll work directly with project managers and occasionally clients, helping ensure designs meet requirements, stay on schedule, and align with project goals.
A strong candidate brings experience in site development design, familiarity with tools like Civil 3D or similar, and a practical, problem-solving approach to engineering challenges.
Position Summary:
The Project Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, directing and/or leading other design professionals within their discipline, and working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC’s Clients. This position will be responsible for providing design deliverables for a variety of projects, while maintaining PEC’s standard of excellence. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for project completion in accordance with qualify assurance policies, standards and project specifications
- Prepare and review engineering plans and drawings
- Assist in the preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies
- Performs and/or directs engineering design, coordination with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies
- Serves as an advisor to the Project Manager, identifying and communicating any potential risk to the project in a timely fashion
- Performs and/or directs design computations by hand and by computer software
- Uses experience, education, and judgement to make informed decisions. Retains knowledge and builds on previous experiences to increase capabilities in breadth and complexity
- Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards. Oversees tasks that have been delegated to other engineers and support staff
- Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects
- Perform quality control reviews at appropriate milestones
- Mentors, trains and develops less experienced staff
- Participates in business development activities to include developing and maintaining relationships with clients
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion
Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to work independently and with others, with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing engineering plans, reports, and documentation
- Familiarity with local regulations, permitting processes, and design standards
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge and skill in determining project requirements, setting project scope of work, determining design budgets, determining preliminary construction budgets, and review of contracts.
- Strong work ethic
- Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software.
- Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design discipline specific project components.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of a B.S. Degree in an appropriate field of study from an accredited college is required.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in engineering.
License and Certification:
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in the location of practice is required.
Work Environment:
PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):
- N/A
PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.
Are you someone who can take a set of requirements and turn them into a practical, buildable design—working through site layout, grading, drainage, and utility design with attention to detail. You should understand how decisions impact constructability, cost, and permitting, not just how to complete calculations. If so, we look forward to your application!
In this role, you’ll develop site plans, coordinate with other disciplines, and support projects from concept through construction. You’ll work directly with project managers and occasionally clients, helping ensure designs meet requirements, stay on schedule, and align with project goals.
A strong candidate brings experience in site development design, familiarity with tools like Civil 3D or similar, and a practical, problem-solving approach to engineering challenges.
Position Summary:
The Project Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, directing and/or leading other design professionals within their discipline, and working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC’s Clients. This position will be responsible for providing design deliverables for a variety of projects, while maintaining PEC’s standard of excellence. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for project completion in accordance with qualify assurance policies, standards and project specifications
- Prepare and review engineering plans and drawings
- Assist in the preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies
- Performs and/or directs engineering design, coordination with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies
- Serves as an advisor to the Project Manager, identifying and communicating any potential risk to the project in a timely fashion
- Performs and/or directs design computations by hand and by computer software
- Uses experience, education, and judgement to make informed decisions. Retains knowledge and builds on previous experiences to increase capabilities in breadth and complexity
- Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards. Oversees tasks that have been delegated to other engineers and support staff
- Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects
- Perform quality control reviews at appropriate milestones
- Mentors, trains and develops less experienced staff
- Participates in business development activities to include developing and maintaining relationships with clients
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion
Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to work independently and with others, with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing engineering plans, reports, and documentation
- Familiarity with local regulations, permitting processes, and design standards
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge and skill in determining project requirements, setting project scope of work, determining design budgets, determining preliminary construction budgets, and review of contracts.
- Strong work ethic
- Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software.
- Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design discipline specific project components.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of a B.S. Degree in an appropriate field of study from an accredited college is required.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in engineering.
License and Certification:
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in the location of practice is required.
Work Environment:
PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):
- N/A
PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Where Oklahoma roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Engineer Job Market in Oklahoma
A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Zeeco5
- Garver4
- CEC Corporation4
- Boeing3
- MIRATECH3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Construction & Real Estate14
- Energy8
- Manufacturing7
- Technology & Software4
What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project engineer jobs across Oklahoma.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an accredited program
- Engineer-in-Training certification through the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and subcontractor coordination on field assignments
- Familiarity with Oklahoma Department of Transportation or energy sector regulatory requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client reporting and cross-functional team coordination
Project Engineer Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project engineer in Oklahoma?
Most project engineer roles in Oklahoma require a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, and many employers expect candidates to hold or be pursuing Engineer-in-Training certification through the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam qualifies you for EIT status, which is the standard credential for early-career engineers in Oklahoma's energy, civil, and industrial sectors.
Which companies hire project engineers in Oklahoma?
Companies currently hiring project engineers in Oklahoma include Zeeco, Garver, and CEC Corporation, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Oklahoma's energy sector, defense contractors based around Lawton and Tinker Air Force Base, and large civil construction firms operating on state infrastructure projects are the most consistent sources of project engineer openings.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most project engineer jobs?
Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Muskogee account for the largest share of project engineer openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City leads because of its concentration of energy company headquarters, state agency projects, and proximity to Tinker Air Force Base, while Tulsa draws heavily from pipeline operators, industrial manufacturers, and the Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District, which together sustain demand at every experience level.
Are there remote project engineer jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they're rare. Project engineering is largely a hands-on, site-present role, so most positions require regular on-site work during construction, commissioning, or inspection phases. About 16% of project engineer openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to cover planning, document control, or design coordination tasks that can run independently from a physical site.
How can I get hired as a project engineer in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for project engineer intern or engineer-in-training roles while completing or just after finishing an accredited engineering degree. Oklahoma City-area energy companies and civil firms frequently hire new graduates into junior project coordinator roles, and employers tied to Tinker Air Force Base and state DOT programs run structured associate engineer tracks. Holding an EIT certification and building a portfolio of coursework projects or internship deliverables gives candidates a clear edge in these application cycles.
Where can I find and apply to project engineer jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to project engineer jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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