Engineer - Emerging Technology

Job Overview

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Emerging Technology Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

The Emerging Technology Engineer builds and deploys custom software tools that close the gap between Skanska’s enterprise systems and the project-specific workflows. The role is embedded on operating civil projects in defined rotations, mapping how work actually gets done, identifying the highest-value automation targets, and ships working tools before rolling to the next assignment. The output is deployed software plus a documented workflow map, packaged so other projects can adopt it through a shared Skanska tool catalog.

This role sits at the intersection of construction operations and IT, uses AI-assisted development to deliver purpose-built tools, and may also evaluate and pilot other emerging technologies (reality capture, IoT, machine learning use cases) where they solve a measured project problem. The engineer partners with project teams, operations leaders, and IT to ensure every tool delivers measurable hours returned, integrates with existing systems of record, and follows company data governance practices.

Emerging Technology Engineer Qualifications:

• Full-stack software development experience with a track record of shipping working tools quickly. React, TypeScript, and a managed backend such as Firebase or Supabase is the baseline stack.
• Fluency with AI-assisted development workflows, including agentic coding tools, and strong data modeling instincts. Most of these tools are workflow and state problems, not algorithm problems.
• Willing to work out of a jobsite trailer, attend field walks, wear PPE, and partner with field teams to collaborate and deeply understand project and team technical pain points. Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field or 8 years equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years prior relevant experience in software development, construction technology, or a construction role with demonstrated tool building.
• Prior construction, engineering, or heavy civil exposure, including transportation infrastructure means and methods preferred.

Project Engineer Benefits of Working at Skanska:

• Competitive Salary range (based on experience)
• Excellent Insurance Package
• 401k w/match and Excellent Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• An amazing culture focused on Diversity and Inclusion

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. We are on a D&I journey  that is ongoing. It is a journey of continuous improvement—while we have come a long way, we still have more to go.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Additional Details

Full-time employees are eligible for Health & Welfare Benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care, Health Savings Account and Commuter Benefits. Company provided Short and Long-Term Disability, Group Life and AD&D. Voluntary Whole & Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Supplemental LTD, subsidized family care benefit and Employee Assistance Program.Retirement and Incentive plans include 401(k) Retirement accounts with company match or annual contribution, Employee Stock Option Program and Bonus plans.Time off programs include three weeks of accrued vacation, ten paid holidays, two personal days annually and paid sick leave. Paid military and parental leave programs, jury and bereavement leave.

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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Primary Location

US-CA-Los Angeles

Skanska Business Unit

Skanska USA Civil

Employee Status

Full Time

Salary Low

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $126,000.00/Yr.