OPS-PE1 / United States
Project Engineer 1
All RevenueAll Business SectorsNational
5Reporting companies
62Reported employees
$78,815Median total compensation
Compensation benchmarks
| Compensation element | Mean | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base salary | $73,687 | $69,973 | $72,864 | $75,728 |
| Bonus | $5,456 | $4,577 | $5,535 | $6,401 |
| Total compensation | $79,143 | $74,927 | $78,815 | $81,405 |
Annual compensation · USD · Rounded to the nearest dollar for display
Job description
Entry-level role that supports the day-to-day operations of a construction project team under close supervision.
Assists with submittals, RFIs, document control, schedule updates, and vendor coordination.
Gains exposure to field operations, project administration, and construction software tools.
Project Size Exposure: Typically supports projects or scopes valued up to $20 million.
Experience requirements: 0–2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.Certifications: Not required; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.
Typical titles: Field Engineer 1, Field Coordinator, Project Assistant, Construction Engineer 1.
Typical reporting: Reports to a Senior Project Engineer (PE3) or Project Manager (PM).
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