Field Project Engineer — Underground Wet Utilities

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Family health coverage

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Project Engineer to work on underground wet utilities projects in the Greater Los Angeles area.

The role emphasizes field involvement, coordination with clients and subcontractors, and ensuring project delivery up to $10 million in value. Requirements include 2–4 years of hands-on field experience with a self-performing contractor, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background, and proficiency with project documentation, scheduling, and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 2–4 years of field experience with a self-performing contractor in underground wet utilities.
• Experience with domestic water systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and executing daily 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 project plans, drawings, and specifications; ensure safety compliance.
• Prepare project documentation and correspondence with professional language.
• Assist in maintaining client relationships and project profitability.

Skills

Field / site experience

Communication skills

Budgeting / cost tracking

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Primavera SureTrak / P3 / P6

AutoCAD

Visio

RapidPlan

Job description

Location Long Beach, CA
No Remote

Type Direct Hire

Project Engineer - Underground Wet Utilities

Location: Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

General Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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:

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.

Equivalent field experience in underground construction may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Software Proficiency

Required: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Experience In:

• CPM Scheduling (Primavera SureTrak, P3, or P6)
• Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD
• RapidPlan or similar traffic control design software

Industry Specialties

Competitive Salary: Based on experience

100% employer-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for employee

Health insurance coverage for employee and family