Civil Site Development & Public Works Engineer

Petticoat--schmitt-Civil-Contractors,-Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Training & advancement

Profit-sharing and bonuses

Job summary

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Jacksonville team supporting site development and public works projects across the Southeast.

You will assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and execution, coordinate with field teams and subcontractors, and help manage documentation, RFIs, submittals, and change orders while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in civil engineering or construction management (Site Development / Public Works / Utilities / DOT).
• Strong understanding of industrial and heavy civil construction principles and operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, and Primavera P6.
• Experience with heavy civil construction software (e.g., HCSS, Procore, or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and execution of site development and utility projects.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain project flow.
• Ensure compliance with design plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Support forecasting, cost tracking, and production reporting.
• Analyze and interpret construction plans, surveys, and data.
• Work directly with Project Managers and Superintendents to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Communicate proactively across departments and with clients.
• Uphold Petticoat-Schmitt’s standards of safety, quality, and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

1–3 years civil/site development experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

HCSS

Procore

Job description

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Jacksonville team supporting site development and public works projects across the Southeast.

You will assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and execution, coordinate with field teams and subcontractors, and help manage documentation, RFIs, submittals, and change orders while upholding safety and quality standards.