About the Company

The company is a respected leader in heavy civil, energy, and utility infrastructure construction throughout California. With deep technical expertise and a strong safety-first culture, they deliver complex projects for public agencies, private owners, and utility clients across the region.

The organization is known for its long-term commitment to developing talent from within , offering professionals hands-on exposure across estimating, project management, and field operations—building the next generation of construction leaders.

About the Position

The Project Engineer role is designed to develop well-rounded construction professionals with experience across multiple disciplines, including pipelines, field operations, project management, and estimating. This position supports Field Operations and/or Estimating teams in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to client expectations.

This is an ideal opportunity for early-career engineers or construction professionals who want broad exposure to the full lifecycle of construction projects and a clearly defined growth path into Project Management, Field Operations, Engineering Services, or Estimating roles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators with day-to-day project execution and problem-solving
• Coordinating labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Supporting material ordering, scheduling, and GPS model development for field operations
• Assisting Estimators with material takeoffs, bid preparation, and historical cost analysis
• Preparing estimates, reviewing drawings and specifications, and determining project scope
• Maintaining project documentation including RFIs, submittals, logs, permits, contracts, purchase orders, and quantity takeoffs
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Actively managing personal development and contributing across multiple areas of the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field , or equivalent technical training and experience
• 0–5 years of experience in the construction industry or related technical roles
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of construction materials, equipment, methods, and industry standards
• Familiarity with project management and/or estimating software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office ; exposure to Microsoft Project, Primavera, or HCSS HeavyJob preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to complete pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background screening
• Willingness to perform occasional overnight travel
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $100,000 – $140,000
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more)
• Exposure to complex infrastructure and utility construction projects
• Structured career development and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative team environment with experienced mentors and leaders
• Commitment to safety, training, and professional growth