Construction Engineer - CEI Sewer Project

ZipRecruiter; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultant in civil engineering seeks a Construction Engineer for a multi-year septic-to-sewer project in Ruskin, FL. This full-time, on-site role requires hands-on utility experience and offers competitive compensation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in water/sewer construction and excellent coordination skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Active field work with engineering team support

Opportunity to lead with clear responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in water/sewer utility construction preferred.
• Direct field experience required, not just design or office support.
• Strong skills in communication and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections for vacuum, gravity, and force mains.
• Coordinate with contractors and monitors construction compliance.
• Support project engineering with field data and reports.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Coordination

Education

EI (Engineer Intern)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Location: Ruskin, FL – Full Time, On-Site

About the Role:
Giffels-Webster Engineers (GWE) is hiring a Construction Engineer for a multi-year septic-to-sewer project in Ruskin, FL. This full-time, on-site CEI (Construction Engineering Inspection) role involves daily utility inspections, contractor coordination, and support of project engineering tasks during construction. Ideal for an EI, project engineer, or experienced field inspector with hands-on utility experience—not just office-based work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform field inspections for vacuum, gravity, and force mains

• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and the Engineer of Record

• Review and track RFIs, submittals, test results, and pay apps

• Monitor construction compliance with plans, specs, and permits

• Support project engineering with field data, reports, and technical input

• Assist with punch list, closeout, and as-built documentation

Qualifications:

• Experience in water/sewer utility construction or CEI is preffered

• Must have direct field experience (not just design or office support)

• EI but not required

• Strong skills in communication, documentation, and coordination

• Familiarity with municipal/public infrastructure projects is a plus

Why Join GWE?

• Long-term, stable project

• Active field work with engineering team support

• Opportunity to lead with clear responsibilities

• Competitive compensation and benefits

Company DescriptionGiffels-Webster Engineers, Inc. (GWE) has been a leader in civil and consulting engineering since the early 1980s. With extensive experience in planning, design, permitting, and construction management, we provide comprehensive services to government agencies and private clients across multiple states.Company DescriptionGiffels-Webster Engineers, Inc. (GWE) has been a leader in civil and consulting engineering since the early 1980s. With extensive experience in planning, design, permitting, and construction management, we provide comprehensive services to government agencies and private clients across multiple states.