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Project Engineer

Tutor Perini

Newark, NJ · $125k–$175k a year · Posted October 30, 2026

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Compensation Pay Range

The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $175,000 depending on experience

***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***

***Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer for our Newark AirTrain project site in Newark, NJ.

A bout Tutor Perini :

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

The Structural Steel Engineer will be responsible for assisting in the overall management of a project from inception to completion by meeting or exceeding goals for safety, quality, profitability, and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction. This includes, but is not limited to all planning, organizing, and controlling of coordination activities, establishment and maintenance of project schedules and post-project activities.

Job Description

Assists Project Managers and Superintendents with project related tasks

Assists in identifying and promoting changes to improve productivity and quality on the project

Effectively communicates with Project Owner/Designer/Architect/Engineering regarding project schedule, issues and activities occurring on the project

Develops RFI’s , work plans and submittals for the project

Tracks and reports quantities of work performed and understands associated costs of such

Develops time and material final pricing submittals

Assists with CPM schedule development and maintenance

Maintains as-built drawings with assistance from field staff

Performs project specific tasks assigned by higher level manager

Understands and communicates contract scope to field staff

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technology or similar from an accredited institution.

Minimum 7 years of construction experience on heavy civil, bridge, transportation, utility, or infrastructure projects.

Coordination of contract drawings, design drawings, and shop drawings to facilitate an erectable final structure

Experience working for a civil infrastructure or heavy civil general contractor.

Experience supporting structural steel fabrication and erection operations is preferred .

Knowledge of AISC standards and structural steel construction practices is preferred.

Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or BIM platforms.

Experience with bridge, transit, rail, airport, marine, or tunnel construction projects.

EIT certification or pursuit of PE license is preferred

Proficiency with MS Office; knowledge of Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam, Primavera

Excellent written and verbal skills

Tutor Perini Civil-East is seeking a Structural Steel Engineer for our New Rochelle, NY office

A bout Tutor Perini :

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

The Structural Steel Engineer will be responsible for assisting in the overall management of a project from inception to completion by meeting or exceeding goals for safety, quality, profitability, and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction. This includes, but is not limited to all planning, organizing, and controlling of coordination activities, establishment and maintenance of project schedules and post-project activities.

DESCRIPTION:

Assists in identifying and promoting changes to improve productivity and quality on the project

Assists Project Managers and Superintendents with project related tasks

Participates in project safety programs, observations, and audits

Effectively communicates with Project Owner/Designer/Architect/Engineering regarding project schedule, issues and activities occurring on the project

Develops RFI’s , work plans and submittals for the project

Tracks and reports quantities of work performed and understands associated costs of such

Develops time and material final pricing submittals

Assists with CPM schedule development and maintenance

Maintains as-built drawings with assistance from field staff

Performs project specific tasks assigned by higher level manager

Understands and communicates contract scope to field staff

Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent from accredited institution

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in structural steel erection, heavy civil construction, bridge, vertical construction, or other steel structures

Experience actively interfacing with fabricators, subcontractors, & owners to resolve design issues, procurement issues, and constructability issues

Coordination of contract drawings, design drawings, and shop drawings to facilitate an erectable final structure

Experience actively interface with design engineers & construction engineers to develop thorough "means & methods" process

Accurately realize "to-date" costs and project "final" costs thru completion

Proficiency with MS Office products (Word/Excel)

Excellent written and verbal skills

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer