Construction engineers are highly precise and creative building professionals. They are passionate about civil engineering construction where they can oversee the design and building of a range of structures. Given their engineering specialty, construction engineers are essential to ensuring that infrastructure around the world is built safely, strongly, and durably.
A construction engineer’s responsibilities span project management, engineering, and construction. Common tasks include overseeing building progress and ensuring people’s safety on construction sites. They also review the project's design to ensure its structurally correct and evaluate the project's structural, electrical, and mechanical condition before, during, and after building. In addition, construction project engineers are responsible for developing project budgets, gathering resources, operating machinery, inspecting equipment, and using computer software for planning and design.
In this career, construction engineers apply their passion for creating with specialized technical knowledge and expertise to procure materials to create an effective construction schedule, ensure the quality of all construction materials, and conduct regular tests to ensure compliance with civil engineering construction regulations. Construction engineers often work closely with civil engineers, structural engineers, building contractors, and other specialists, to guide the building work as specified.
Construction engineers are frequently in demand in the construction industry where building on any scale happens. They can help build homes, offices, bridges, skyscrapers, and other large buildings like tunnels, power plants, dams, and beyond. There is never a dull moment on a construction site, making this career perfect for those who like challenges.
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Process Controls Engineer
Location: Orange, TX
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 4 years
Reviews technical specifications, design guides, and user manuals Assists in the checkout of instrument control loops in existing plants or plant expansions Undertakes bad actor identification and analysis to reduce equipment downtime Calibrates systems requiring basic electronic test equipment Collects data using computer maintenance management system (CMMS) or other available data sources Performs maintenance service repairs on control systems hardware Documents changes and provides information for as-built documentation Completes administrative tasks including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation Assists in developing related preventive maintenance that do not currently exist Contributes to maintaining the project's instrument database using automated tools and has knowledge of the applicability of information to be populated in the instrument database Maintains DCS software database Modifies DCS configuration per plant requirements Works with instrumentation and analyzer groups to troubleshoot systems issues Monitors control system health
Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost
Location: Pheonix
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 4 years
🕒 Contract Positions - Major Mining Projects The Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost will support large-scale mining projects focused on infrastructure project across multiple mine sites. located in Phoenix, Arizona and will eventually move to a 4x1 rotation* in Morenci, AZ at the project site. 🛠️ Key Responsibilities: Lead cost control processes across projects-develop cost control systems, track commitments, accruals, forecasts, and change management Own and manage the cost scope of the change management process using company systems Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost performance reports at both project and corporate levels Review design and procurement changes for cost and schedule impacts; identify quantity variances based on MTOs Forecast, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions for schedule slippage or cost overruns Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align scopes and track performance Conduct contractor audits (equipment, time, invoicing) to validate cost accuracy Prepare cost estimates for minor scopes and review change orders for compliance Drive solutions to project controls issues and continuously improve processes
Project Controls Manager
Location: Euharlee
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 0 years
PJC Management: Leads and develops PJC team on the most complex and highest risk projects in all aspects of project controls Collaborated with and is an integral part of the project management leadership team Identifies process improvements Leads project risk and change management Execution Leadership: Ensures implementation of PJC procedures & tools Ensures transparent project health visibility to the business Escalates project issues to PJC leadership and provides resolutions Support administration of project reviews and resolution of resulting actions Ensure staff are meeting expectations and provide timely feedback Provides staff with development opportunities and coaching for career advancement. Assist with succession planning within team
Project Controls Manager
Location: Perth
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Validation
Experience: 5 years
Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Controls Manager will lead the project controls framework across cost control, planning, scheduling, forecasting, earned value, risk and performance reporting. The position can be based in Perth, Brisbane or remote with regular travel. You will provide oversight of EPCM cost control, scheduling, estimating and progress measurement, while ensuring strong alignment between contractor reporting and owner governance and financial reporting requirements. You will also support business reporting packs, external audits, technical due diligence and senior project decision-making. Key Responsibilities Present project controls updates to Board, equity partners, lenders and technical experts, and respond to detailed questions on cost, schedule and performance Lead project controls across cost, schedule, forecasting, progress measurement, reporting and risk Provide oversight of EPCM cost control, estimating, planning and progress reporting Establish and maintain integrated schedule and cost control, cashflow forecasting and earned value systems Prepare business reporting packs including progress curves, variance analysis and forecasts Present project controls updates to Board, equity partners, lenders and technical experts, and respond to detailed questions on cost, schedule and performance Produce monthly project performance reports, forecasts and variance analysis Coordinate risk and change management processes, including mitigation strategies for emerging issues Ensure traceability between EPCM reporting and owner financial reporting requirements Support senior project leadership with performance reviews and decision-making Maintain the project risk register and trend management processes aligned with business requirements Support external audits and technical due diligence Help build project controls capability across the owner's team for longer-term continuity
Project Controls Lead II
Location: Spring
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 0 years
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Provide timely and accurate data and deliverables in support of benchmarking and tool building* Provide overall project cost, schedule, progress measurement, and change management leadership and expertise* Provide support to Project Team and Stewards with cost and schedule analysis, reporting, forecasting and budgeting* Development of Project Controls Plan and Management of Change (MOC) Plan* Ensure that the Stewardship process is established and implemented, leading to monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews* Coordinates and communicates priorities for new and ongoing estimating, planning and cost control activities* Leads preparation and maintenance of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), the Original Control Budget (OCB), Current Control Budget (CCB) and Project Master Schedule, and Budget (Planning & Budgeting (P&B) ), and the overall cost and progress control system* Coordinate the collecting, analyzing, and reporting of project cost and schedule control information, to ensure overall project status is assessed and potential problem areas identified; prepares overall cost and schedule forecasts* Administer and facilitates the Management of Change process* Facilitate Capital Efficiency / Opportunities and Vulnerabilities process* Interface with Controllers regarding AFEs/budgets and invoices and development of Work-In-Place* Participate in bid evaluation process (as required)* Participate in developing Contract Price Budgets and Contract Control Schedules and Milestones* Ensure familiarity of Project Controls team with Contractor payment terms and contract coordination procedures applicable to their scope* Leads preparation for Gates Reviews, Advance Commitment, Full Funding or Supplement activities- Coordinates development of cost and schedule estimates in preparation of Gate and Check Point/Advance Commitment reviews- Coordinate development of Estimate Confidence Packages and Estimate Development Plans* Respond to ad hoc requests from Project Management Team (PMT) related to Controls/Reporting* Consortium / Affiliate / Joint Venture presentations* Supports preparation of Close-out Reporting / CA$HD Input* Perform quality assurance at the project level by monitoring and appraising the performance of Contractors in the areas of cost control, progress measurement and schedule control* Responsible for ensuring that proper and effective project control measures are executed by the Contractor; including the Contractor's cost and schedule control organization, plans and procedures* Review and, where appropriate, endorse schedule, progress and cost baselines and forecast prepared by contractors* Review progress measures reported by the Contractor* Review cost and schedule bases of Contractor's Change Proposals / Orders; including progress trends developed by Contractor* Assist site management in developing/reviewing cost and schedule corrective actions and recovery plans, and making sure needed actions/plans are implemented* Manage the Cost and Schedule organization including the Contractor sites and serve as the central link from the Project to the organization* Maintain close liaison with other members of the organization on the Project and the function* Coordinates development of Project Controls Implementation Plan tailored to the specific project* Provide feedback and mentor to project controls engineers and planners in the project* Ensure Functional alignment for support and approval of key deliverables (i.e. Estimate Confidence Package, Estimate Development Plan, etc.)* Drives and promotes capital efficiency on projects being stewarded by the department
Snr Project Controls Analyst
Location: Houston
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 0 years
We are seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst specializing in Planning & Scheduling to support Advanced Power Generation projects. This is a senior-level position responsible for leading scheduling efforts, supporting earned value management processes, and influencing project execution outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and managing project schedules, supporting cost control integration, and facilitating project forecasts in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Lead all planning and scheduling activities across Advanced Power projects Develop and maintain Level I and Level II schedules during proposal and execution phases Perform float analysis and constructability reviews Integrate startup planning into overall project schedule Support earned value management (EVM) reporting and analysis Provide schedule input to cost control and forecasting processes Project Controls Leadership Lead or mentor junior project controls personnel Facilitate project forecast meetings and reporting cycles Identify schedule risks and proactively escalate execution concerns Participate in risk management and change management discussions Support proposal development efforts Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 6+ years of Planning & Scheduling or Cost Control experience (with degree) OR 8+ years of relevant experience without a degree Experience supporting large-scale EPC projects Proven experience in Earned Value Management (CPI, SPI, forecasting) Ability to influence project teams and support project execution decisions Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management Experience supporting Advanced Power Generation projects (Combined Cycle, Gas Turbine, Thermal, etc.) Experience in both Home Office and Field environments
Project Controls Manager
Location: Morenci, Arizona
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 5 years
DESCRIPTION:Manages and oversees project controls functional area for very large multidisciplinary high risk capital engineering and construction projects. Responsible for project planning and scheduling, cost estimating and monitoring, progress measurement, risk management and reporting. Manages project controls personnel. Responsible for establishing operating policies to mitigate risk. Provides guidance and consultation for project managers and corporate management. Experienced with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position is "hands on" or working manager position.DUTIES: * Guide and direct resolution of project difficulties and complex project control issues. Strong analytical skills required to review all project controls information and ensure accuracy as well as identify issues, concerns and potential mitigations. * Interact with the Project Management team and Corporate management team and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information and prepare reports and presentations of information as needed on the project. * Identify and communicate design changes, scope changes and schedule slippages and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, manage change management process and communicate and suggest corrective actions.
Project Controls Lead
Location: Carlsbad
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 0 years
Provide cost, schedule, and progress control leadership, including reporting and forecasting Develop and maintain CBS, OCB/CCB, project schedules, and budgeting processes Lead Project Controls Plan and Management of Change (MOC) processes Conduct monthly stewardship reviews and support Gate/approval milestones Coordinate estimating, planning, and cost control activities Analyze project performance, identify risks, and prepare forecasts Interface with finance on budgets, AFEs, invoices, and work-in-place Oversee contractor performance in cost, schedule, and progress control Review and endorse contractor baselines, forecasts, and change proposals Support corrective actions and recovery plans Lead project controls team and coordinate across stakeholders Mentor team members and ensure alignment on key deliverables Support reporting, presentations, and project close-out activities
Instrumentation & Controls Coordinator
Location: Spring
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 0 years
Brunel is recruiting Instrumentation and Control Coordinators to work in Midkiff, TX for initially 1 year contract. The Instrument Controls Coordinator is responsible for providing technical expertise and maintenance support for instrumentation and control systems. This role requires a strong understanding of safety, health, security, and environmental requirements (SSHE). The coordinator acts as a subject matter expert for instrumentation and control equipment, including analyzers and control systems. Responsibilities: Supports maintenance teams with technical guidance, complex troubleshooting, and maintenance planning. Participate in constructability reviews, maintenance design reviews, turnaround activities, and new project support. Must be able to influence others without direct authority and work closely with operations and maintenance teams. Strong communication and networking skills are required to interact effectively with different groups across the organization. Implement maintenance design philosophies and follow project specifications for instrumentation and control systems. Provide subject matter expertise for instrumentation, control systems, and analyzers. Support troubleshooting of complex instrumentation and control issues. Assist operations during peak workloads when needed. Participate in constructability and maintenance design reviews. Support engineering during routine maintenance, turnarounds, and new projects. Provide technical support for risk assessments and incident investigations. Ensure compliance with Safety, Security, Health, and Environmental requirements. Support conceptual studies and pre-FEED (Front End Engineering Design) activities. Support cost management activities. Assist with productivity improvement plans. Provide input for training development and delivery. Share best practices and provide feedback for process improvements. Develop and maintain personal technical expertise and share knowledge through networking.
Development Engineer/ Versuchsing. Batterieerprobung (m/w/d)
Location: Würzburg
Branche: Automotive
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 2 years
Sie sichern die Li-Ionen Zellen und Batterien ab. Konzeptionierung, Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Performance- und Sicherheitstests an Lithium-Ionen-Batterien gehören zu Ihren Aufgaben. Sie dokumentieren die Ergebnisse, werten aus und interpretieren Diese. Sie koordinieren externe Prüfinstitute. Enge Zusammenarbeit mit den relevanten Entwicklungsabteilungen gehört zu Ihrem Tagesgeschäft. Sie nehmen Anpassungen der Laborumgebung an den jeweiligen Prüfling vor. Sie wirken bei der Erstellung, Dokumentation und Weiterentwicklung von Prüftechnologien und Prüfeinrichtungen mit.
Common construction engineer responsibilities
A construction engineer is responsible for performing a range of engineering and construction tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Managing construction project planning and design;
- Contributing technical expertise to structural drawings and designs;
- Managing the construction of durable structures according to specifications and plans;
- Identifying appropriate materials for construction based on specifications;
- Identifying and resolving any issues arising during building;
- Managing an effective construction schedule with timing and milestones;
- Designing and maintaining technical catalogs and interpreting contracts;
- Preparing progress reports and appraisal reports;
- Collaborating with customers, engineers, specialists, contractors, and construction workers to construct the desired structures;
- Tracking progress and reporting on same;
- Delivering results in line with agreed construction project timelines and budgets;
- Delivering construction project engineering outputs in compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
- Assuring the safety and security of team members;
- Training or mentoring team members who are keen to develop their construction engineering knowledge;
- Traveling to construction sites to guide and observe construction.
Qualifications for construction engineers
Construction engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar engineering discipline. A Master’s degree or extensive work experience is an advantage. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 2-5+ years of construction engineering experience;
- Solid understanding of construction methods;
- Knowledge of surveying equipment and construction materials;
- Excellent applied math and analytical skills;
- Experience with diverse computer software, including the latest design and modeling software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar;
- Proven experience in project and team management;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with customers, engineers, technicians, and other team members.
