Project Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

A Project Engineer in the construction industry is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing the technical aspects of a construction project. This includes reviewing designs and drawings, ensuring compliance with safety and building codes, preparing project schedules, and managing project resources. They work closely with Project Managers, Architects, and other Engineers to ensure successful project execution from conception to completion. They are also responsible for troubleshooting technical issues that arise during the construction process.

Important skills for a Project Engineer include strong technical knowledge in engineering and construction, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. They should be proficient in using project management and CAD software. Relevant certifications could include a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). Prior roles a person may have before becoming a Project Engineer include Field Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Design Engineer.

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Application Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago

Copeland Application Engineer in Washington , District Of Columbia About Us We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient...

ZSCALER Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago

ZSCALER Engineer Location: Remote - Washington, DC, US Job ID: ATR 17218 Job Description Position Title: ZSCALER Engineer Location: Remote - Washington, D.C. Clearance: Public Trust Clearance is...

Construction Project Specialist Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 23 hours ago

Minimum 4+ year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related fields from an ABET accredited engineering college....

OSP Fiber Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Our client is looking for a Sr OSP Fiber Engineer to support some of their OPCOs for various fiber initiatives. These initiatives can vary, but some are BAU (Business as Usual) work/upgrades, and...

Senior Staff Engineer, Aero-Propulsion Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

About Shield AI Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy...

Project Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Commercial General Contracting experience qualifies as long as the individual has required experience in Utilities Four-year degree in engineering, construction management or business is preferred...

Responsibilities OBXtek is currently staffing for an Engineer, Journeyman to support SAF/AQR, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Engineering, at the Pentagon. AQR...

Physical Security Project Manager / Construction Project Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Position: Physical Security Project Manager / Construction Project Manager Location: Washington, DC (Onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract Job Description: We are seeking a Physical Security...

Space Robotics Engineer III NEW

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Space Robotics Engineer III Technology Service Corporation (TSC) View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Washington, DC (ON-SITE/OFFICE) TSC is looking for...

LAN/WAN Engineer Billet #153 NEW

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

LAN/WAN Engineer - Billet #153 Country Intelligence Group Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $185,000 IT - Networking Washington, DC (ON-SITE/OFFICE)Reston, VA...

Construction Project Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

The project engineer will provide a wide range of analytical and planning, design, and construction management support services to assist the DOD client....

Chief Bldg Engineer Supervisor

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at ... or via telephone at +... (U.S.) and +... (Canada)....

Project Engineer - Process Mechanical

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Project Engineer - Process Mechanical - ( 24000443 ) Description Many of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community's interaction with...

Building Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Aerotek Building Engineer in Washington , District Of Columbia Job Title: Building Engineer Job Description Assist Operations and Real Estate Managers with special projects, prioritize and track...

Industrial Refrigeration Systems Application Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Copeland Industrial Refrigeration Systems Application Engineer in Washington , District Of Columbia About Us We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Project Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Project Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Project Engineers in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.6%
Master's Degree
25.1%
High School or GED
9.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
Associate's Degree
7.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Project Engineers in District of Columbia
2-4 years
37.5%
1-2 years
12.5%
Less than 1 year
12.5%
None
12.5%
4-6 years
8.3%
6-8 years
8.3%
10+ years
4.2%
8-10 years
4.2%


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