Project Engineer - Entry Level

Pinnacle Engineering Group is actively seeking a full-time Project Engineer I to join our team of professionals. Founded in 2011 with office locations in Wisconsin and Illinois, our team provides the highest quality civil engineering design, land surveying, landscape architecture and consulting services in the industry for infrastructure projects. 

Pinnacle Engineering Group was recently recognized as a 2025 "Best Places to Work" honoree from the Milwaukee Business Journal!

As a full-time employee at Pinnacle Engineering Group, you receive benefits on your first day of work! Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, company paid short term and long term disability and life insurance, gym reimbursement, 401k company match and other perks.

Found below is the job description for Project Engineer I

Summary

The Project Engineer I is responsible for developing foundational civil engineering skills, learning from experienced mentors, and contributing to project design and delivery efforts. The Project Engineer I will prepare engineering calculations, design elements, and basic drafting under supervision. This role will support project tasks while building professional expertise and confidence.

Duties and Responsibilities: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Acquire knowledge base and skills through mentoring and self-directed learning.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design elements, basic drafting and technical analyses under supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.
• Use basic CAD drafting skills (Civil 3D preferred) and office software proficiently.
• Apply established design methods, applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Support the team in delivering estimation of time to complete tasks on schedule and proactively communicate if delays occur.
• Perform work in accordance with company standards, safety policies, and ethical guidelines.
• Seek guidance and mentoring from senior engineers and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Perform additional duties as directed to meet project and company goals.
• Maintain professionalism, safety, and compliance with company standards.
• Determine when and where to obtain direction on modified techniques and new approaches 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. 
• Basic CAD drafting experience: (Civil 3D preferred).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification (preferred).

Core Competencies

• Basic written and oral communication skills.
• Utilizing discretion regarding when to add external project team members.
• Can work effectively both in a team and independently as directed.
• Willingness to accomplish goals working together. 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Work Environment

• Primarily working in an office setting.
• Work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule to work additional hours and/or weekends as project deadlines demand. 
• Occasional travel to job sites.  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to traverse uneven/muddy/wet/snowy terrain while on the job site.