Project Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Project Engineer jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where defense contracting, infrastructure, and commercial construction drive consistent demand at every level from entry-level to senior. Employers like Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and VDOT regularly bring on project engineers for civil, systems, and construction disciplines. The Northern Virginia market in particular ranks among the most active in the mid-Atlantic for this role. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. Consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for complex and cross-discipline projects. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients. This position is a lead role to direct, mentor and train junior staff.
What You'll Do:
- Uses senior-level technical expertise to consider broad range of engineering solutions.
- Responsible for the discipline-specific planning, work distribution, and leadership and adherence to the schedule, and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects.
- Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
- Develops scope of work and level of effort and manages adherence to scope and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline.
- Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline.
- Provides technical guidance and mentoring to team members to achieve overall project objectives on complex or unusual engineering projects.
- Coordinates technical aspects of the project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline on complex or unusual engineering projects.
- Leads discipline delivery on larger, multi-disciplinary projects. Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
- Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work for other disciplines on multi-discipline projects on complex or unusual engineering projects.
- Recruits, hires, develops and retains staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. Coordinates schedules and approves timecards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, or
- PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience
What You'll Bring:
- Shows excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multiple discipline projects.
- Prioritizes tasks and displays accountability to the project team to deliver projects that are of high quality, on-time, and within budget and scope.
- Demonstrates vision beyond the task at hand and anticipates risks and effects of their actions.
- Understands and supports the objectives that are responsible for successful project delivery, recognizing how multiple disciplines influence project development
- Applies an accrued knowledge base to innovate project efficiencies.
- Uses refined technical skills to identify problems, develop appropriate solutions, and make good decisions, knowing what tools to use for effective solutions and optimal outcomes on projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with VDOT drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control design.
What We Prefer:
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- 10 years of relevant experience
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience delivering municipality lead transportation and water resource projects
- Experience delivering federal site/civil and water resource projects
- VA DEQ Combined Administrator
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #JS.
Locations:
Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Glen Allen, VA (Richmond), Virginia Beach, VA.
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The approximate pay range for Virginia is $110,384.86 - $198,551.24. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
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Top Industries Hiring
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- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Technology & Software8
- Staffing & Recruiting4
- Retail2
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project engineer jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline required
- Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer licensure through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation preferred
- Two or more years of experience managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Proficiency with project management software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Strong working knowledge of contract documents, RFIs, and submittal review processes
- PMP certification or active pursuit of certification is commonly requested by Virginia employers
Project Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project engineer in Virginia?
Most project engineer roles in Virginia require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, and many employers expect candidates to hold or be pursuing licensure through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. The path typically begins with an Engineer-in-Training credential after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, then progressing toward full Professional Engineer licensure. Defense and federal contracting roles in Northern Virginia may also require a security clearance alongside technical qualifications.
Which companies hire project engineers in Virginia?
Companies currently hiring project engineers in Virginia include Amazon, ECS Limited, and Jobot, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal agencies, defense primes, and large infrastructure programs means demand stays broad across both the public and private sectors.
Which Virginia cities have the most project engineer jobs?
The cities with the most project engineer openings in Virginia are Richmond, Arlington, and Virginia Beach. Northern Virginia drives the largest share of listings because of its dense cluster of defense contractors and federal agencies, while Richmond and Hampton Roads generate steady demand through infrastructure, utilities, and commercial construction projects anchored by large regional employers.
Are there remote project engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're less common, since project engineers typically coordinate on-site work, inspect physical progress, and manage field teams. About 28% of project engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The portions of the job most likely to be done remotely include planning, documentation, scheduling, and stakeholder reporting rather than field coordination.
How can I get hired as a project engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for assistant project engineer or project coordinator roles, which Virginia contractors and defense primes regularly post as structured entry points for new graduates. Large employers like HITT Contracting, Dominion Energy, and the Virginia Department of Transportation run new-graduate programs and associate-level tracks that provide supervised project exposure. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and earning an Engineer-in-Training credential through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation gives candidates a measurable edge over those without it.
Where can I find and apply to project engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to project engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across industries and experience levels. Search for roles that match your background, review the requirements, and apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to see the listings.
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