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
Grand Prairie’s infrastructure growth fuels strong demand for Project Engineers, especially in heavy civil construction. Candidates familiar with design-build projects and software like Primavera P6 stand out, but competition remains high among professionals with 3+ years of experience in the region.
In Texas, certifications such as OSHA safety training and PMP can enhance a Project Engineer’s profile, especially for highway construction projects like the I-635 LBJ East. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are also prized due to diverse workforce needs.
Mastering Primavera P6 alongside Microsoft Office Suite is crucial for managing schedules and documentation. Experience with civil-heavy construction workflows and design-build methodologies further boosts effectiveness in Grand Prairie’s infrastructure projects.
Project Engineers can progress toward senior roles such as Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager, especially within firms like Balfour Beatty. Gaining expertise in large infrastructure projects and leadership skills opens doors to managing multi-million-dollar construction efforts.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes innovation and safety through its Zero Harm® initiative, expecting Project Engineers to actively contribute to safe, efficient project delivery. Collaboration and mentoring junior staff are integral to their team-oriented environment.
Beyond competitive pay, Balfour Beatty provides comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. Employees also enjoy education assistance and paid holidays, supporting both professional growth and work-life balance.
Project Engineers in Grand Prairie typically earn between $75,000 and $95,000 annually. Salaries reflect experience in heavy civil and design-build projects, with companies like Balfour Beatty offering competitive compensation to attract skilled professionals.
Balancing safety protocols with tight schedules, coordinating among superintendents and subcontractors, and ensuring quality standards are constant challenges. Effective communication and proactive problem-solving are vital to keep complex projects on track.
Project Engineers often supervise junior staff and coordinate resources, fostering professional growth through coaching. At Balfour Beatty, leadership goes beyond management—it's about nurturing a safe and efficient team culture aligned with company values.
A Project Engineer typically holds a bachelor's degree and has 3+ years of experience managing complex construction tasks, whereas an Assistant Project Engineer might focus on supporting roles with less autonomy. The senior role demands advanced scheduling, procurement, and leadership skills.
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