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
In Hutchins, TX, having certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) or OSHA safety training can significantly boost a Project Engineer’s employability. Local heavy civil construction projects often favor candidates with recognized credentials that demonstrate both project management expertise and safety compliance knowledge.
The Dallas region, including Hutchins, has a moderately competitive market for Project Engineers specializing in civil construction due to ongoing infrastructure projects like the I-635 LBJ East improvements. Candidates with design-build experience and bilingual skills tend to have an edge among peers.
Working as a Project Engineer on major highway projects involves coordinating closely with superintendents to streamline work plans, managing procurement requisitions, and ensuring quality standards. You’ll also handle design document scheduling to maintain construction timelines efficiently.
Advancing from assistant to senior Project Engineer usually means greater leadership duties, including mentoring junior staff, overseeing broader project scopes, and handling complex scheduling and quality control tasks. Senior engineers often engage more in strategic planning and client communications.
Daily hurdles often revolve around synchronizing diverse teams, managing unexpected material delays, and adapting schedules due to weather or design changes. Maintaining safety compliance and quality benchmarks while keeping projects on budget also requires constant attention.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes safety and innovation, which means Project Engineers are expected to champion zero harm® initiatives and continuously seek leaner construction methods. Their culture encourages proactive communication and mentoring within project teams to uphold high standards.
Project Engineers at Balfour Beatty commonly use Primavera P6 for scheduling and Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and communication. Mastery of these tools is essential to effectively coordinate design-build workflows and meet project deadlines in heavy civil construction.
Project Engineers in Hutchins, TX typically earn between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, influenced by experience and project complexity. Given Balfour Beatty’s scale and benefits, total compensation often includes competitive salaries plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
While not mandatory, being bilingual in Spanish and English is a valuable asset for Project Engineers at Balfour Beatty around Dallas. It facilitates better communication with diverse crews and subcontractors, helping to improve workflow efficiency and enhance safety adherence.
Balfour Beatty fosters internal growth, allowing Project Engineers to move into senior engineering roles or project management positions. Experience gained on large-scale design-build projects like the I-635 LBJ East enhances leadership skills, opening paths toward regional or specialty project oversight.
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