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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Control & Protection Engineer for HVDC Studies - proaktiv (w/m/d)
Location: Ingolstadt
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 2 years
Entwicklung und Implementierung von Steuerungssystemen für HVDC-Anlagen zur effizienten und sicheren Energieübertragung Gestaltung und Optimierung von Schutzstrategien, um die Systemstabilität und -sicherheit in verschiedenen Betriebsszenarien zu gewährleisten Durchführung von Simulationen und Leistungsanalysen zur Bewertung der Effizienz, Stabilität und Zuverlässigkeit von HVDC-Systemen Sicherstellung der nahtlosen Kompatibilität von HVDC-Anlagen mit bestehenden AC-Netzen, inklusive Netzintegration und -stabilität Erstellung technischer Dokumentationen, Berichte und Analysen zur Unterstützung von Projektentwicklungen und zur Sicherstellung der Transparenz Enge Zusammenarbeit mit interdisziplinären Ingenieurteams, um technische Lösungen abzustimmen und die Projekte erfolgreich umzusetzen
Program Controls Manager
Location: Perth
Branche: Shipbuilding
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 5 years
We are seeking an experienced Program Controls Manager to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive controls framework for a high-profile, long-term strategic agreement involving major transformation and delivery programs. This role will play a critical part in enabling program excellence through effective planning, cost control, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting. Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this position is ideal for someone with strong leadership capability in program controls, proven experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and the ability to navigate the complexity of large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the direction of nationally significant programs while contributing to continuous improvement and long-term capability development. Program Controls Framework: Develop and implement integrated controls tools and processes across scheduling, cost, scope, and risk management to support the successful delivery of multiple large-scale programs. Financial & Cost Management: Manage and oversee program budgets, forecasts, and expenditure tracking; ensure alignment with financial objectives and contractual requirements. Baseline & Performance Management: Establish and maintain performance measurement baselines; conduct integrated baseline reviews and ensure alignment with industry and contractual standards. Schedule Integration: Collaborate with planning teams to align schedule controls with broader project controls, ensuring accurate forecasting and performance assessment. Reporting & Visibility: Deliver timely, actionable reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders across all facets of program controls including schedule, cost, risk, and performance. Risk & Scenario Planning: Identify risks and issues, assess potential impacts, and develop mitigation and contingency strategies to support informed decision-making. Resource Planning & Controls: Support resource planning across governance and delivery teams to ensure alignment with delivery needs and availability. Data Governance & Systems Integration: Ensure high data quality and integrity across program systems, enabling seamless data flow between scheduling, ERP, and financial platforms in support of EVM. Stakeholder Engagement & Education: Build strong relationships across project teams, operational leaders, and stakeholders. Drive awareness and understanding of controls processes across the organisation. Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives in program controls practices, drawing from industry best practices, lessons learned, and internal feedback.
Project Controls Manager
Location: Toronto
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 5 years
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, communicate and suggest corrective actions. Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. Oversees project baseline process for cost, schedule and progress and ensure all project systems are implemented according to process and company standards and procedures. Ensure full implementation of company processes and procedures as well as industry best practices with regards to project controls on the project following the company project stage gate process. Establish a risk management protocol which includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project. In addition, determine potential cost and schedule/progress impacts of potential risks as they are identified. Ensure the accuracy of reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project. Develop progress measurement process for required scopes of work. Establish and manage project schedule development, review and update processes and ensure accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule. Manage and ensure all project required reporting is pared and submitted as per approved reporting schedule for the project. Mentor and lead a large staff of project controls team members, ensure the project is staffed appropriately, conduct regular staff performance reviews and manage any staffing issues that may arise.
Project Controls Manager
Location: Morenci
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 5 years
Brunel is currently searching for a Project Controls Manager for a long-term contract position with our mining client. This position will be on a 4x1 rotation in Morenci, AZ.The contract PCM will oversees project controls functional area for very large, multidisciplinary, high-risk, capital engineering and construction projects from FEED to operations. You will be responsible for project planning and scheduling, cost estimating and monitoring, progress measurement, risk management and reporting. Manage 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 role will be a 'hands-on' position with the successful applicant undertaking the day-to day cost engineering duties on the owner's team. Essential Functions:* 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.* Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.* Oversees project baseline process for cost, schedule and progress and ensure all project systems are implemented according to process and company standards and procedures. * Ensure full implementation of company processes and procedures as well as industry best practices with regards to project controls on the project following the company project stage gate process. * Establish risk management protocol which includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project. In addition, determine potential cost and schedule/progress impacts of potential risks as they are identified. * Ensure the accuracy of reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project. Develop progress measurement process for required scopes of work.* Establish and manage project schedule development, review and update processes and to ensure accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule.* Manage and ensure all project required reporting is pared and submitted as per approved reporting schedule for the project.* Mentor and lead a staff of project controls team members, ensure project is staffed appropriately, conduct regular staff performance reviews and manage any staffing issues that may arise. Job Scope: * Nature of work: Works on highly complex issues and responsible to implement solutions. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. * Level of interaction: Leads the department with interaction with external piers in various departments, responsible for cross coordination between groups. * Autonomy/decision making: Works under very limited to no supervision and has latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines * Budgetary responsibility: Has moderate budgetary responsibility * Managerial responsibility: Leads large multidisciplinary project controls team Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and twelve (12) years' experience in Project Management, at least eight (8) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls OR * High School diploma or GED and sixteen (16) years' experience in engineering, construction, project controls or business-related field with at least eight (8) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls * Leadership ability and strong management skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook * Strong communication skills both verbal and written * Strong analytical skills * Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment * Experience with ERP system, estimating software, SAP and EcoSys is preferred * Understanding of accounting functions and systems * Experience with cost control including project estimating, forecasting and cost management including reporting * Strong understanding of Primavera and with overall planning process and best practice on capital mining projects * Construction experience with an ability to maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions in a construction environment * Experience with mining construction projects* Experience with mega project in excess of $1B.* MUST be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship.* Must be flexible to travel as needed, and/or revert to on-site rotational position if project requires.
Reverse Engineer / Service Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Mannheim
Branche: Aerospace
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 1 years
Begutachtung von Schäden an Teilen und Baugruppen von Turbomaschinen Erstellung von Befundberichten und Mengengerüsten als Grundlage für Reparaturangebote Erstellung aller für Reparaturarbeiten in den Werkstätten erforderlichen Unterlagen, Stücklisten und Zeichnungen Sicherstellung der Arbeitssicherheitsanforderungen in der Befund- und Reparaturphase Technische Vertriebsunterstützung
Trainee Finance & Control
Location: Amsterdam
Branche: Financial Services
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 1 years
Als Trainee Finance & Control werk je bij toonaangevende bedrijven binnen zowel de financiële sector als andere industrieën. Brunel heeft een breed netwerk van gerenommeerde organisaties, variërend van financiële instellingen als banken en verzekeraars, tot bedrijven binnen de energie-, technologie-, transport- en infrastructuursector. Je doorloopt een intensief traject waarin je jezelf binnen één jaar ontwikkelt tot een volwaardig Financial Professional. Je werkt aan uitdagende projecten binnen verschillende specialismen, zoals Financial of Business Control, Audit, Accounting & Reporting, Financial Data, Risk Management en Credit Risk. Taken en verantwoordelijkheden: Uitvoeren van financiële analyses en rapportages. Ondersteunen bij budgettering en forecasting activiteiten. Signaleren van trends, kansen en risico's in de markt. Adviseren over kostenbeheersing en optimalisatie van bedrijfsprocessen. Samenwerken met diverse afdelingen om geïntegreerde financiële inzichten te bieden. Bijdragen aan de verbetering van financiële processen en interne controles.
System Engineer Energysystems
Location: Wien
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 2 years
Als System Engineer sind Sie für die technische Abwicklung des Systems elektrische Anlagen verantwortlich. Sie sind erster Ansprechpartner:in für Kund:innen, Consultants, Engineers und Lieferant:innen. Detailliert erarbeiten Sie Konzepte der elektrischen Anlagenteile und verantworten die technische Abwicklung von der Auslegung bis zur Inbetriebnahme. Im Projekt behalten Sie die Termine, Qualität und Kosten im Blick und erstellen Reportings. Zudem arbeiten Sie am Risk und Claim Management aktiv mit.
DevOps Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Bremen
Branche: Information Technology
Expertise: IT & Shared Services
Experience: 1 years
Als DevOps Engineer sind Sie für die Gewährleistung eines stabilen und performanten Softwareentwicklungssystems in Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Fachbereichen verantwortlich. Die Analyse und Behebung von Störungen und Fehlern im Rahmen des technischen Supports der DevOps-Plattform gehört ebenfalls zu Ihren Aufgaben. Sie unterstützen den kontinuierlichen Verbesserungsprozess durch Automatisierung von Abläufen, Evaluation von Werkzeugen und Begleitung deren Lebenszyklus. Zudem erstellen und pflegen Sie die technischen Dokumentationen zur Sicherstellung eines reibungslosen Betriebs. Sie führen Coachings durch und unterstützen die Mitarbeitenden im Umgang mit der Plattform, den verwendeten Werkzeugen und automatisierten Abläufen. Nicht zuletzt liegt die Betreuung der DevOps-Infrastruktur sowie Bereitstellung von 3rd-Party-Komponenten ebenfalls in Ihren Händen.
System Engineer (m/w/d)
Location: Freiburg im Breisgau
Branche: Automotive
Expertise: IT & Shared Services
Experience: 2 years
Konfiguration und Inbetriebnahme handelsüblicher IT- und Netzwerkkomponenten in einem sicherheitskritischen Umfeld Klärung der technischen Machbarkeit, Mitgestaltung der Systemarchitektur und Optimierung des Systems hinsichtlich Kosten-Nutzen-Aspekten Analyse von Systemanforderungen und Entwicklung entsprechender Testprozeduren Planung, Spezifikation und Durchführung von manuellen und/oder automatisierten Tests Dokumentation der Ergebnisse sowie Erfassung und Analyse von Abweichungen Koordination aller internen und externen Zulieferer, wie z.B. Dokumentation, Testabteilung, Hardwareabstimmung, Softwareprodukte und -entwicklung
Quality Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Bremen
Branche: Machine & Plant Design
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 3 years
Organisation und Priorisierung der Qualitätsmeldungen / Non-Conformities in der Fertigung Qualität der Beschreibung der Qualitätsmeldung sicherstellen Zusammen mit dem Production Engineering die direkten Auswirkung der Qualitätsmeldung auf den Produktionsfluss analysieren und ad-hoc Maßnahmen definieren Qualitätsmeldung im Sinne eines Projektansatzes abarbeiten, verfolgen und schließen Aktions-Workflow definieren und mit den Verantwortlichen die Lieferdaten und Liefergegenstände vereinbaren In enger Abstimmung mit dem Production Engineering Team die notwendigen Arbeitsaufträge realisieren Abarbeitung der Aktionen verfolgen, und Ergebnisse aktiv einfordern Aktionen ggf. zur Priorisierung eskalieren Ursachenanalyse wo notwendig einleiten
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.
