Granite Construction
Project Engineer I
Nampa, Idaho
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The bottom of this range ($62,933) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $73,798. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $87,526 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Civil Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Civil Engineers (17-2051) · Boise City, ID. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees.
- Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success.
- General Summary This position is based out of the Nampa, ID office but will be assigned to a project in Idaho Falls, ID.
Responsibilities
- 0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
- Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.
Requirements
- Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Scheduling and AGTEK Take-off software.
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
- At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
Skills
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Additional Requirements/Skills
Compensation
- $62,933.00 - $94,397.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
- Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
- Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.
Benefits
- Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
- Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- $62,933.00 - $94,397.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
Company info
- As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Equal opportunity
- Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
This listing is sourced directly from Granite Construction's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.