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Location: Long Beach, CA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site/field-based

Overview

A growing heavy civil construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer to support small to mid-sized underground wet utility projects across the Western United States. This role offers real responsibility early in a career, working in a fast-paced, field-driven environment on projects involving water, sewer, storm drain, utility replacements, rehab work, facility modifications, distribution systems, and mainline installations.

What you'll do

• Manage project deliverables including schedules, estimates, and construction plans while meeting safety, quality, and budget objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects
• Oversee subcontractors and suppliers, including issuing purchase orders and managing subcontract agreements
• Support field operations and work closely with superintendents and foremen
• Track and manage scope changes, cost impacts, and schedule adjustments
• Prepare project status reports, forecasts, billing, and cash flow tracking
• Develop and maintain project schedules, turnover packages, and as-built documentation
• Assist with estimating, proposal development, and business development initiatives

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in underground wet utilities or heavy civil infrastructure (water, sewer, storm drain)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to read drawings, perform takeoffs, and negotiate pricing effectively

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• Experience with contract administration, CPM scheduling, or Earned Value Management is a plus
• Proficiency with estimating tools such as Hard Dollar preferred

Why this role

This is not a back-office role — you'll be in the middle of real construction decisions, managing budgets, schedules, and people, working close to the field and close to leadership in underground utilities and heavy civil construction.