Construction Project Engineer
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$65000 - $110000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Saint Louis, Missouri |
About this job
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Project Engineer to support a growing engineering team in St. Louis. This individual will work closely with Project Managers to support project execution across civil and structural projects, including roadway, bridge, and large-scale development work. The ideal candidate has strong technical experience, can manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and is comfortable working cross-functionally throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Project Managers in planning, scheduling, and execution of engineering projects
Develop and review project scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure alignment with requirements
Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to drive project deliverables
Review project documents for quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards
Assist in proposal development and technical documentation for new projects
Lead or support project meetings and communicate updates with clients and stakeholders
Ensure projects meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements
Stay up to date on new engineering practices, tools, and technologies
Support both civil and structural project work (roads, bridges, utilities, and developments)
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)
4+ years of relevant engineering experience (or equivalent at Staff Engineer level)
Experience supporting project scope, schedule, and budget management
Strong understanding of civil or structural engineering principles
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, or similar tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) license or actively working toward licensure (EIT candidates encouraged)
Experience with roadway, bridge, utility, or large-scale development projects
Membership in professional or technical organizations
Experience leading meetings or presenting to clients
Additional Notes:
Hybrid flexibility (2 days remote, 3 onsite) after initial ramp-up period and manager approval
Opportunity to support large-scale, multi-block development projects
-\tFlexible scheduling (generally ~7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, but adaptable)
-\tExpect long hours and high workload, especially as production ramps
-\tWeekend work may be required as operations scale
-\tFast-paced environment with evolving priorities
Team Culture:
This team is very intentional about hiring people who fit the culture and thrive in a startup environment:
-\tOwnership mentality – you take responsibility and drive your work forward
-\tSelf-sufficient – minimal hand-holding, strong initiative
-\tFlexible & adaptable – comfortable with changing priorities and ambiguity
-\tProcess-driven – able to follow and improve processes while documenting work
-\tPassionate & motivated – genuinely excited about the mission and technology
-\tTeam-oriented – wants to build something long-term, not just “another job”