Construction Engineer | Omaha, NE

gpac; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

ESOP

Health, dental, life & disability

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Collaborative team

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Construction Engineer in Omaha, NE. The role leads projects from scoping through closeout, collaborating with clients, coordinating field teams, and contributing to business growth.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a P.E. license, with 5+ years of construction engineering and roadway/bridge project experience. The position offers base salary in a $110K–$150K range, bonuses, ESOP, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum 5+ years of construction engineering experience.
• Roadway and bridge project experience.
• Federal-aid project experience preferred.
• Strong AASHTOWare Project experience.
• Municipal infrastructure experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage roadway and bridge construction engineering projects.
• Take projects from scoping → preconstruction → construction → closeout.
• Coordinate inspectors and materials testing personnel.
• Manage project staffing and field operations.
• Develop scopes and fees for prospective projects.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Support marketing and business development.
• Perform quality control reviews.
• Travel and work in the field across varying terrain and weather conditions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Field coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AASHTOWare Project

Job description

Construction Engineer

Omaha, NE | $110K–$150K + Bonus + ESOP

Ready for a Bigger Role?

If you're an experienced Construction Engineer who wants more than another project assignment, this is an opportunity to take on greater responsibility, stronger earning potential, and ownership in your career.

You’ll lead construction engineering projects from preconstruction through closeout, work directly with clients, coordinate field teams, and have a voice in the growth of the business.

What You Get

• $110K–$150K base salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• ESOP — employee ownership opportunity
• Competitive health, dental, life & disability benefits
• 401(k) match
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays & volunteer time
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement & continuing education
• Clear opportunities for career advancement
• A collaborative team that values performance, initiative, and long-term growth

What You’ll Lead

• Manage roadway and bridge construction engineering projects
• Take projects from scoping → preconstruction → construction → closeout
• Coordinate inspectors and materials testing personnel
• Manage project staffing and field operations
• Develop scopes and fees for prospective projects
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Support marketing and business development
• Perform quality control reviews
• Travel and work in the field across varying terrain and weather conditions

What You Bring

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• P.E. license
• 5+ years of construction engineering experience
• Roadway and bridge project experience
• Federal-aid project experience
• Strong AASHTOWare Project experience
• Municipal infrastructure experience is a plus
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills

Why This Move?

This isn't about making a lateral move.

It's about increasing your impact, expanding your leadership, and building ownership in the organization you help grow.