Balfour Beatty
Project Engineer
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As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, paid time off, education assistance and much more including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care and Health Reimbursement Care)
- Paid Holidays
- Additional benefits included
Summary
Balfour Beatty in partnership with Fluor has been awarded the $1.7B I-635 LBJ East Project in Dallas, TX. Pegasus Link Constructors is a fully integrated joint venture made up of Fluor and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc. with over 17 years of experience working together. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. The project is a design-build construction project that will improve the capacity and operational efficiency for the portion of I-635 north and east of Dallas, from east of U.S. Highway 75 to I-30. We are currently seeking candidates to fulfill a Project Engineer role.
Job Functions
- Collaborate with Foremen and Superintendents to ensure that work plans are tracked and analyzed to maximize efficiency and safety
- Ensure quality objectives are being met for the project
- May supervise the work of other project resources and provide mentoring and coaching
- Prepare field material take-offs
- Initiate and prepare requisitions for the procurement of services, materials, and equipment necessary to support the project schedule
- Schedule and coordinate the release of construction design documents in support of the construction schedule
- Additional responsibilities requested by Project Management team
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field of study required
- 3 years of Heavy Civil construction experience in a related Engineer role required
- Design-build construction project experience is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Primavera P6 required
- Highway construction project experience preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
About Us
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
Dallas’s infrastructure boom has intensified demand for skilled Project Engineers, especially in heavy civil construction. Balfour Beatty’s ongoing $1.7B I-635 LBJ East project highlights this trend, making competition moderately high but rewarding for candidates with hands-on design-build and highway experience.
Traffic congestion around major highways such as I-635 and U.S. Highway 75 can impact daily commutes for Project Engineers in Dallas. Planning arrival times to avoid peak hours and proximity to project sites like the LBJ East corridor are crucial for maintaining punctuality and onsite coordination.
Project Engineers often transition into senior project engineer roles or engineering project manager positions by gaining expertise in design-build projects and leadership skills. Mastery of scheduling tools like Primavera P6 and field coordination enhances prospects for advancement in construction management.
Beyond foundational engineering knowledge, proficient Project Engineers excel in construction scheduling, procurement processes, and cross-team collaboration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Primavera P6, coupled with mentoring capabilities, sets them apart from less experienced associates.
At Balfour Beatty, Project Engineers engage deeply with design-build scheduling and quality assurance aligned with zero harm® safety commitments. The integration with Fluor on large-scale projects fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation and lean construction practices unmatched in many competitors.
Yes, Balfour Beatty’s benefits surpass typical offerings, including education assistance, paid holidays, and comprehensive medical plans. Their 401(k) with company match and flexible spending accounts provide financial and health-related advantages tailored to support Project Engineers’ work-life balance.
Project Engineers in Dallas focusing on design-build highway construction typically earn between $75,000 and $95,000 annually. Factors like experience with Primavera P6 and bilingual capabilities can push compensation towards the higher end in competitive companies like Balfour Beatty.
Certifications such as OSHA safety training, Project Management Professional (PMP), and familiarity with design-build methodologies are highly regarded for Project Engineers on Dallas heavy civil projects. Bilingual skills, especially Spanish, also enhance communication with diverse teams.
While Project Engineers focus on coordinating technical aspects and field operations, Engineering Project Managers oversee broader project scopes, including budgeting and stakeholder communication. The former is more hands-on with construction scheduling and material requisitions.
Experienced Project Engineers lead quality control efforts, mentor junior staff, and handle complex scheduling challenges. They also liaise between superintendents and procurement teams, ensuring seamless project progress, unlike junior engineers who often focus on supporting tasks.
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