Heavy Civil Construction Engineer

themischgroup; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

themischgroup, based in California, is seeking a Heavy Civil Construction Engineer to manage public works projects in Southern California. The ideal candidate will have experience executing Caltrans-driven projects and will focus on budgeting, crew leadership, and project coordination.

Compensation targets a base of $200,000, with potential flexibility up to $225,000. Join a family-owned company known for its stability and strong reputation in the industry.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project execution on public works projects.
• Ability to lead crews and coordinate daily operations.
• Understanding of Caltrans specifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute Caltrans-driven public works projects effectively.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Oversee day-to-day coordination of work.

Skills

Project execution

Budgeting

Crew leadership

Coordination on large infrastructure work

Job description

Job Description

Title

Heavy Civil Construction Engineer

Location

Anaheim / Orange County, California

Compensation

$200,000 target base, with flexibility up to $225,000 for the right candidate

About the Opportunity

Our client is a family-owned heavy civil contractor in Southern California with a long-tenured team and a strong reputation in public infrastructure. The company delivers complex public works projects built to Caltrans specifications and is known for stability, low turnover, and a practical field-oriented culture.

Typical project types include:

• Bridge construction
• Freeway widening
• Retaining walls
• Pump stations
• Large structural concrete infrastructure
• Seismic-resistant public works projects

Position Summary

This role is ideal for a contractor-side heavy civil professional who understands how to execute Caltrans-driven public works projects from both a field and financial perspective. The right person will bring strong experience in project execution, budgeting, crew leadership, and day-to-day coordination on large infrastructure work.