Project Engineer @ Actalent

Job Title: Traveling Field Engineer / Project EngineerJob DescriptionThis traveling Field Engineer / Project Engineer role supports construction projects across the Southern Maryland and Virginia markets, providing both office-based project engineering and on-site field oversight. You will manage construction documents, schedules, and subcontractor coordination while also leading site inspections, participating in owner meetings, and overseeing subcontractor activities. Projects vary in size and location, including transit initiatives and housing authority developments. You typically spend 12 days per week in the office, with the remaining time spent autonomously on project sites as needed, offering a hybrid experience that blends field and office responsibilities with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage construction projects in the Southern Maryland and Virginia markets as a traveling field and project engineer.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize project documentation, including construction drawings, specifications, and related project documents.
• Develop, update, and track project schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, including scheduling work, monitoring performance, and resolving issues on both office and field assignments.
• Perform on-site inspections to verify work quality, adherence to plans, and compliance with safety and construction standards.
• Participate in owner meetings and project progress discussions, providing clear updates on schedule, scope, and any changes.
• Support and oversee construction supervision activities, ensuring that daily field operations align with project requirements.
• Assist with project coordination among multiple project teams and clients across various locations.
• Utilize project management and construction management tools, including Procore, to track progress, documentation, and change orders.
• Contribute to the management of commercial construction projects, including transit and housing authority projects, ensuring efficient delivery and client satisfaction.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in project engineering or field engineering within construction environments.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with project documentation, including construction documents and related records.
• Proficiency in scheduling and maintaining construction project timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate subcontractors in both office and field settings.
• Experience in construction supervision and construction management for commercial construction projects.
• Familiarity with change order processes and general contractor workflows.
• Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management software.
• Ability to work autonomously on job sites while maintaining clear communication with project teams.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills to support multiple project teams and clients in different locations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with transit-related construction projects.
• Experience with housing authority or public-sector construction projects.
• in commercial construction environments.
• Comfort working in a hybrid capacity, splitting time between office-based project engineering and field-based responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to varying project sizes, scopes, and locations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with owners, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Work EnvironmentThis role offers a hybrid work environment, with 12 days per week in the office and the remaining time spent in the field on active construction sites. You will work across multiple project teams and with various clients in different locations throughout Southern Maryland and Virginia. The position involves regular travel to project sites, exposure to typical commercial construction conditions, and close collaboration with site personnel and office staff. You will use modern construction management technologies, including Procore, to support documentation, scheduling, and coordination, while enjoying a flexible schedule that allows you to structure your time in a way that best supports project needs and personal productivity

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenbelt, MD.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $36.00 - $43.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Greenbelt,MD.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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