Project Engineer - Structural Steel
Tutor PeriniOld Saybrook, CT
Full TimeInfrastructure$125k – $175kPosted Sep 21, 2026
Support structural steel and civil infrastructure delivery as a Project Engineer at a project site in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
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Project engineers in the Northeast
$94k–$148k
Middle half of 15 posted jobs, last 12 months
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This job’s pay is above the middle half.
Job Summary
Tutor Perini Civil-East is seeking a Project Engineer to support structural steel project delivery at its Old Saybrook, Connecticut site. The role assists with coordination and project controls from planning through completion, with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
Project Details
The position supports structural steel work within a civil construction business that delivers infrastructure such as bridges, highways, tunnels, transit systems, and water facilities.
Responsibilities
- Support project safety activities and assist project managers and superintendents with field and coordination needs.
- Prepare RFIs, work plans, submittals, and time-and-material pricing documentation.
- Coordinate with owners, designers, fabricators, subcontractors, and field teams to address design, procurement, schedule, and constructability matters.
- Track quantities and costs, assist with CPM schedules, maintain as-built drawings, and communicate contract scope to field staff.
- Help identify improvements to project productivity and quality.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent discipline from an accredited institution.
- At least 8 years of experience in structural steel erection, heavy civil construction, bridges, vertical construction, or other steel structures.
- Experience coordinating contract, design, and shop drawings and developing construction means and methods.
- Ability to monitor current and projected final costs, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary range is $125,000 to $175,000, depending on experience.
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What similar roles post
Project engineers in the Northeast
$94k–$148k
Middle half of 15 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is above the middle half.
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