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Project Engineer

D.R. Horton
Florida-Orlando Posted Oct 23, 2026
On-site

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Project Engineer

Description

  • D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

  • D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Project Engineer. The right candidate will be responsible for the preparation and coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects. Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned engineering work; monitor work for compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices and standards; and ensure effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project consultants. Act as the main point of contact in the day-to-day interaction with the client’s designated representative and jurisdictional agency personnel, as well as the team lead for all internal activities performed by the project team.

  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Assist in management of a project team consisting of E.I.T.’s, CAD Designers and Technicians, Sub-consultants, and Contractors to successfully complete a project

  • Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the financial and technical aspects of projects

  • Assist in the coordination of Construction Phase Services including site visits, bid documents, submittal reviews and pay applications

  • Identify, interpret, and resolve technical project issues with minimal oversight

  • Analyze, interpret, and stay abreast of the latest regulations and criteria for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies

  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

  • Ability to travel overnight

  • Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications

  • Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET accredited college or university

  • Five or more years of engineering experience related to Land Development Projects

  • Registered and active P.E., or ability to obtain P.E. license, in the state of employment

  • Must exhibit strong management and leadership skills, with an aptitude to train and mentor E.I.T.’s

  • Experience in technical writing of deliverables including work plans, contract documents, summary reports and project correspondence as required

  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft office platforms including Microsoft Project

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

  • Proficiency with MS Office and email

  • Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

  • The noise level is generally moderate

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously

  • Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision

  • 401(K)

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Flex Spending Accounts

  • Life & Disability Insurance

  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

  • Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

  • Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. WeBuildPeopleToo

  • Job

  • Land

  • Primary Location

  • Florida-Orlando

  • Organization

  • DHI Engineering

  • Schedule

  • Full-time

  • Job Posting

  • Oct 23, 2026, 10:43:52 AM

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