Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction
Ames Construction
Cedar Rapids, IA · Posted November 6, 2026
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Where Cedar Rapids, IA ranks
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November 2026
- #2Cities with the most hybrid jobs in the Midwest25% · of 67
- #6Cities with the most hybrid jobs25% · of 100
- #6Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest181 openings · of 59
- #13Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Midwest4% · of 52
- #16Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Midwest1.1% · of 67
- #23Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest52% · of 66
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
Pay compared with the market
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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).
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About the job
...A construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to support the execution of heavy highway and civil construction projects. This role involves coordinating with project management and subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety and quality...