
Project Engineer 1 Santa Clara
JE Dunn Construction·Full Time·Posted August 19, 2026
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Pay
- $101k – $103k
Launch your construction management career supporting field operations, quality, procurement, and closeout on JE Dunn projects in Santa Clara.
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Job Summary
JE Dunn Construction is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer 1 in Santa Clara to support field execution, project documentation, quality, safety, procurement, and closeout activities while developing core construction management skills.
Responsibilities
- Support project teams with site observations, daily and weekly reporting, manpower and equipment tracking, and schedule updates.
- Assist with quality planning, safety reviews, inspections, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
- Maintain current drawings and specifications, procurement logs, shop drawing tracking, and delivery follow-up.
- Participate in estimating, change management, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor proposal reviews, project meetings, and self-perform work activities.
- Build collaborative working relationships with tradespeople, subcontractors, superintendents, and other project partners.
- Apply construction fundamentals, company standards, and Lean practices to assigned work.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Entry-level construction experience.
- Working knowledge of construction technology, means and methods, self-perform work, labor productivity, and project organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate, work accurately and promptly, and support project productivity.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary is $101,000-$103,000 per year, depending on experience, with eligibility for a target performance bonus. The position is classified as professional non-union and includes JE Dunn's professional benefits package.
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What similar roles post
Project engineers in California
$96k–$117k
Middle half of 23 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
Project Engineer 1 Santa Clara