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Texas is one of the most active states for project engineer hiring, with major employers across energy, construction, and semiconductor manufacturing. Companies like ExxonMobil, Fluor, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor regularly hire project engineers in Houston, Austin, and Dallas, and have established records of sponsoring H-1B visa and other work visas for qualified international candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 177048
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: South Central District
Department: Project Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, you will be entrusted with both the technical execution and administrative coordination of construction projects. You will lead a team of field and cost engineers, ensuring that all project components are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. Your role will serve as a critical communication bridge between the construction manager and the broader project team, particularly in areas of financial performance and operational planning.
District Overview
Kiewit's South Central District has played a major role in constructing infrastructure projects throughout the United States. We specialize in highway and heavy civil construction including grading, excavating, trenching, bridge construction, concrete, asphalt paving, and more. Our depth of experience and unparalleled commitment to safety, quality, and the environment make us industry leaders in highway and heavy civil construction.
Location
All roles are project-based and will require mobility for the duration of assignments within the South-Central District, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
Responsibilities
Project Scheduling:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, incorporating input from field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Monitor progress against milestones and proactively adjust plans to mitigate delays or disruptions.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.
Financial Management:
- Oversee project financials including revenue tracking, cost control, and cash flow forecasting.
- Prepare and present financial reports to project leadership, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including billing and change order management.
Temporary Engineering:
- Design and implement temporary works such as scaffolding, shoring, and access platforms to support construction activities.
- Ensure all temporary structures meet safety and engineering standards.
- Collaborate with field teams to adapt temporary solutions to evolving site conditions.
Permanent Design Management & Quality Control:
- Coordinate with design teams to ensure permanent works are executed according to specifications and client expectations.
- Implement quality control procedures and conduct inspections to verify compliance with standards and regulations.
- Address design-related issues promptly to avoid rework and maintain project momentum.
Project Closeout:
- Lead the closeout process, including punch list management, final inspections, and documentation handover.
- Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and client satisfaction is achieved.
- Facilitate lessons learned sessions to capture insights for future projects.
Client Relations:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open and professional communication.
- Address client concerns promptly and effectively, fostering trust and long-term relationships.
- Participate in client meetings and presentations as needed.
Operations Planning Support:
- Assist in the development of construction execution plans, including logistics, resource allocation, and sequencing.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to align field activities with strategic project goals.
- Support the integration of safety and environmental considerations into operational planning.
Contract and Subcontract Administration:
- Manage the lifecycle of contracts and subcontracts, from negotiation through execution and closeout.
- Monitor compliance with contractual terms and conditions, including scope, schedule, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with legal and procurement teams to resolve disputes and implement change orders.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines.
- 5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering.
- 3+ years' experience managing engineers with exposure to cost control and scheduling management.
- Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 177048
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: South Central District
Department: Project Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, you will be entrusted with both the technical execution and administrative coordination of construction projects. You will lead a team of field and cost engineers, ensuring that all project components are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. Your role will serve as a critical communication bridge between the construction manager and the broader project team, particularly in areas of financial performance and operational planning.
District Overview
Kiewit's South Central District has played a major role in constructing infrastructure projects throughout the United States. We specialize in highway and heavy civil construction including grading, excavating, trenching, bridge construction, concrete, asphalt paving, and more. Our depth of experience and unparalleled commitment to safety, quality, and the environment make us industry leaders in highway and heavy civil construction.
Location
All roles are project-based and will require mobility for the duration of assignments within the South-Central District, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
Responsibilities
Project Scheduling:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, incorporating input from field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Monitor progress against milestones and proactively adjust plans to mitigate delays or disruptions.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.
Financial Management:
- Oversee project financials including revenue tracking, cost control, and cash flow forecasting.
- Prepare and present financial reports to project leadership, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including billing and change order management.
Temporary Engineering:
- Design and implement temporary works such as scaffolding, shoring, and access platforms to support construction activities.
- Ensure all temporary structures meet safety and engineering standards.
- Collaborate with field teams to adapt temporary solutions to evolving site conditions.
Permanent Design Management & Quality Control:
- Coordinate with design teams to ensure permanent works are executed according to specifications and client expectations.
- Implement quality control procedures and conduct inspections to verify compliance with standards and regulations.
- Address design-related issues promptly to avoid rework and maintain project momentum.
Project Closeout:
- Lead the closeout process, including punch list management, final inspections, and documentation handover.
- Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and client satisfaction is achieved.
- Facilitate lessons learned sessions to capture insights for future projects.
Client Relations:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open and professional communication.
- Address client concerns promptly and effectively, fostering trust and long-term relationships.
- Participate in client meetings and presentations as needed.
Operations Planning Support:
- Assist in the development of construction execution plans, including logistics, resource allocation, and sequencing.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to align field activities with strategic project goals.
- Support the integration of safety and environmental considerations into operational planning.
Contract and Subcontract Administration:
- Manage the lifecycle of contracts and subcontracts, from negotiation through execution and closeout.
- Monitor compliance with contractual terms and conditions, including scope, schedule, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with legal and procurement teams to resolve disputes and implement change orders.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines.
- 5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering.
- 3+ years' experience managing engineers with exposure to cost control and scheduling management.
- Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Search Project Engineer Jobs in TexasProject Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for project engineers in Texas?
Several large employers in Texas have consistent records of sponsoring work visas for project engineers. In the energy sector, ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and Schlumberger file significant numbers of H-1B petitions. In construction and engineering services, Fluor, Bechtel, and Jacobs Engineering are active sponsors. Samsung Austin Semiconductor and Texas Instruments sponsor project engineers in semiconductor manufacturing.
Which visa types are most common for project engineers in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for project engineers in Texas, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for the TN visa under the USMCA, which is faster and requires no petition filing. Australian citizens can explore the E-3 visa as an alternative to the H-1B lottery.
Which cities in Texas have the most project engineer sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads by a wide margin, driven by its concentration of energy, petrochemical, and engineering firms. Austin has grown significantly as a technology and semiconductor hub, with companies like Samsung and Applied Materials hiring project engineers. Dallas and Fort Worth support large construction, infrastructure, and defense-related engineering roles, with firms like Jacobs and Lockheed Martin present in the region.
How to find project engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search project engineer roles in Texas without manually screening out employers who don't sponsor. The platform focuses on international candidates, making it more targeted than general job boards. Filtering by Texas and the project engineer role type will surface active openings from employers with sponsorship history in the state.
Are there any Texas-specific factors project engineers should know about visa sponsorship?
Texas has a strong pipeline of engineering graduates from UT Austin, Texas A&M, and Rice University, which means competition for sponsored roles is real. The energy corridor in Houston is one of the densest concentrations of engineering employers in the country, and many firms there have dedicated immigration support infrastructure. H-1B prevailing wage requirements apply based on the specific work location within Texas, so wages in Austin may differ from those in Houston or Midland.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored project engineer jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.