$65k to $105k
Location: Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of underground wet utility and utility plant construction projects - typically up to $10 million in value. This role requires hands-on field involvement, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Support Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and executing daily project activities.
Coordinate field operations, including pipeline installation, shoring, traffic control, and trench restoration.
Manage RFIs, change orders, permitting, utility notifications, and daily reports.
Oversee subcontractors, material orders, and time-and-materials tracking.
Review and interpret project plans, drawings, and specifications.
Maintain compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
Prepare project documentation and correspondence using professional, grammatically correct language.
Assist in maintaining strong client relationships and project profitability.
Experience: Minimum 2–4 years of field experience with a self-performing contractor specializing in underground wet utilities.
Preference for candidates experienced in domestic water systems.
Strong working knowledge of:
Pipeline installation methods
Waterworks materials and systems
Traffic control, shoring systems, and trench restoration
Proficiency in project documentation, scheduling, change management, and cost tracking.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
Equivalent field experience in underground construction may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Required: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Preferred Experience In:
CPM Scheduling (Primavera SureTrak, P3, or P6)
Bluebeam (PDF markup & management)
InEight Hard Dollar Estimating
Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD
RapidPlan or similar traffic control design software
Underground Construction • Wet Utilities • General Engineering • Water & Sewer Pipeline • Oil & Gas Pipeline • Power & Communication Line • Structure Construction
Competitive Salary: Based on experience
Comprehensive Benefits:
100% employer-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for employee
Health insurance coverage for employee and family
Company vehicle and gas card provided
401(k) Retirement Plan
Profit-sharing plan
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