← Search all jobs

Project Engineer

Tutor Perini

New York, NY · $96k–$141k a year · Posted October 30, 2026

Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks

See every open role at Tutor Perini

More in New York job market · All Project Engineer jobs (1,283) · Manufacturing & Industrial · Engineering jobs

More roles at Tutor Perini

Similar jobs

Where New York, NY ranks

Where New York, NY placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.

November 2026

Pay compared with the market

This listing pays about $118,500 a year. Across 325 open project engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $86,500 to $115,000 and the median is $103,500. That is 14% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.

Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.

Project Engineer salaries by state · Check your own pay

How AI is used in this kind of work

AI use among engineers, all other is little observed so far. Measured exposure for engineers, all other: 7% (little observed).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

Check how this applies to your own job

Skills this job asks for

Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.

About the job

The expected salary range for this position is $96,000 - $141,000 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 O&G Joint Venture is the company selected to execute construction of the Manhattan Jail Project in New York. Tutor Perini O&G JV is seeking a Project Engineer to join the project in Manhattan, NY

About Manhattan Jail Project

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

The $3.8B project scope includes design and construction of a new state-of-the-art facility that will have dedicated space for on-site services and programming, indoor and outdoor recreation, food services, staff offices and facilities, amenities, below-grade accessory parking, and a secured entry.

The new facility will contain 1,040 beds and provide 125 accessory parking spaces below grade for all staff and service providers. In addition, the facility will provide 20,000 square feet of community and commercial space on the ground floor.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As a Project Engineer at Tutor Perini O&G Joint Venture., reporting to the Project Manager you will have the opportunity to:

Inspects construction site daily and works with contractors to schedule deliveries.

Demonstrates understanding of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within construction field

Interprets designs and drawings for crafts installing materials and qualifications

Research and resolves drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors

Prepares field design change requisitions and “as built” drawings, as required

Prepares and disseminates all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc., to supervisor

Verifies that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications

Reviews and comments on viability of design as required. Conducts value engineering functions

Attends meetings with other contractors, clients, or A/E representatives to coordinate design and construction efforts

Provides necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials or equipment

Demonstrates a working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline

Observes construction work performed in the field

Creates and processes RFI’s

Participates in job walks and documents and reports findings

Understands company’s quality control plan and takes weekly photos to document any quality control issues

Researches and proposes solutions to quality control issues

Generates queries and reports in Procore software

Responsible for the review and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control Policies and Procedures

Understands company safety program and participates in safety inspections

Creates specification checklists

Review submittals against specifications. Understands subcontractor job specifications and scope of work

Reviews mock-up and/or shop drawings and specifications

Possess the ability to attend meetings and transcribe detailed meeting minutes clearly, precisely, and accurately

Demonstrates schedule understanding in coordination with construction logistics and construction sequencing

Understands Change Management process and minimal ability in identifying change event

Performs quantity takeoffs

Understands construction scheduling in coordination with construction logistics and sequencing

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related from an accredited institution and 5+ years of relevant experience with construction projects in the NYC metro area valued at 150 million or more

Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks and assignments

Performs work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities

Working knowledge of Prolog or similar software

Working knowledge of blueprint reading required

Working knowledge of scheduling and estimating software

Knowledge of CAD 2000 or CAD 3-D is knowledge of CAD 2000 or CAD 3-D is desired

Intermediate knowledge of Windows Office Systems; particularly in Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc

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.

Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent. Join us, to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

Equal Opportunity Employer