Project Engineer - Construction and Infrastructure Projects

Who you will work with

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is challenging work. You thrive in a high performance, high reward culture—persevering when needed, and remaining resilient to try new approaches.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest in your development as much as in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that accelerates your growth in ways you won’t find elsewhere.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, supported by structured programs, helps you grow while maintaining an environment where feedback is clear and actionable. Embrace the fast-paced learning experience and own your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, your ideas and contributions are valued. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, and diverse perspectives are encouraged as they drive better outcomes.
• Global community: Colleagues across 65+ countries and 100+ nationalities fuel creativity and enable the best solutions for clients. You’ll learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and that of your family.

What you will do

You will play an active role in client engagements by gathering data, testing hypotheses, and developing actionable recommendations. You will present your findings to client leadership and collaborate directly with their teams to implement solutions.

You will be based in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Washington, DC, or New York, joining our Capital Analytics Client Capabilities Network—a core component of our Capital Excellence Service Line. Capital Analytics provides distinctive analysis, insights, and support to major capital projects across sectors. Our dedicated specialists use a data-driven approach and proprietary methodologies to offer services such as estimate and schedule validation, benchmarking, diligence, and readiness reviews. Our aim is to embed deep capital analytics into all our engagements and help cement Capital Excellence services across industries.

You will help build new benchmarking databases, cost models, and market perspectives. You will synthesize your findings into complex models, summary reports, and standalone presentations for both internal and external audiences.

You will also stay at the forefront of the capital projects industry, continually contributing to the firm’s collective expertise and proprietary insights. You will build on your existing strengths and passions while gaining valuable new skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment through world-class, ongoing training and frequent coaching and mentorship from colleagues and team leadership.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Science, or a related field
• 1+ years of experience working on major capital projects for either an owner or contractor, ideally within project management or project controls
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with construction estimating software for large-scale capital projects
• Prior experience in consulting, strategic planning, or research is a distinct advantage
• Proficiency with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) is highly preferred
• Familiarity with other industry tools is a strong asset (e.g., Cleopatra Estimating, Autodesk ProEst, Sage Estimating, InEight Estimating, Trimble Accubid, Bluebeam, Stack, RIB CostX, ICEC, or ACostE)
• Advanced Excel modeling capabilities and experience managing, structuring, and analyzing large datasets using database tools
• Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and structured problem-solving skills
• A proven record of leadership and taking initiative within professional, academic, or extracurricular settings
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex, technical data into clear, actionable insights