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
Garland’s construction sector is growing, increasing demand for project engineers skilled in heavy civil projects. Candidates emphasizing design-build expertise, Primavera P6 proficiency, and bilingual abilities often stand out. Understanding local infrastructure initiatives can boost your chances significantly.
In Dallas and surrounding regions, certifications related to project management and safety, such as OSHA or PMP, are highly valued. Additionally, familiarity with highway construction standards and experience in design-build models enhances a project engineer's profile for local employers.
While project engineers focus on coordinating field operations and ensuring quality execution, senior or principal project engineers typically lead larger teams, manage complex scheduling, and oversee broader project scopes, often influencing strategic decisions and mentoring juniors.
Daily tasks include collaborating with foremen to track work progress, preparing material take-offs, coordinating design document releases, and ensuring safety compliance. Project engineers balance technical oversight with communication to align field activities with schedule demands.
Starting as a project engineer provides hands-on experience in project coordination and technical problem-solving, foundational for transitioning into project manager or engineering manager roles. Building expertise in design-build projects and leadership skills accelerates upward mobility.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes a 'zero harm' philosophy, pushing beyond standard safety protocols to eliminate workplace injuries. Their project engineers also engage with lean construction methods, encouraging innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reduce risks.
Engineers on this large-scale design-build project must navigate complex coordination between joint venture partners, address heavy civil construction demands, and maintain strict timelines while upholding safety and quality standards amid high traffic corridor constraints.
Project engineers in Garland typically earn between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Those with highway construction and design-build project expertise can command salaries at the higher end of this range, reflecting specialized skills.
Balfour Beatty fosters a safety-first, collaborative environment where project engineers actively contribute to continuous improvement. Texas teams often emphasize lean practices and community impact, blending rigorous technical standards with local workforce engagement.
Bilingual skills, especially Spanish-English fluency, are a significant advantage in Garland’s diverse labor market. Balfour Beatty values this ability for smoother communication with crews and subcontractors, which can enhance hiring prospects and project execution.
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