Project Engineer

Tom Trese; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for heavy civil and highway projects in the Charlotte, NC area. With a salary range of $105,000 - $125,000 and additional bonuses, this position offers a strong career trajectory towards Project Manager.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include supporting project management, tracking costs, and managing project documentation.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience on projects valued around $25M+ is preferred.
• Strong exposure to RFIs, submittals, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and superintendents on active heavy civil projects.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, drawings, transmittals, approvals, and project documentation.
• Track cost, quantities, production, materials, equipment, and schedule updates.

Skills

Engineering experience on heavy civil projects

Strong communication skills

Cost tracking

Organizational skills

Ability to read plans and specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Project Engineer — Heavy Civil / Highway

Location: Charlotte, NC area
Compensation: $105,000 – $125,000 base, plus bonus and full benefits
Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Infrastructure Construction

A heavy civil contractor is hiring a Project Engineer for work in the Charlotte, NC area.

This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager with heavy civil/highway experience who wants better compensation, stronger project exposure, and a path toward Project Manager.

You’ll support project management and field operations on heavy civil, roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Support project managers and superintendents on active heavy civil projects.

Handle RFIs, submittals, drawings, transmittals, approvals, and project documentation.

Track cost, quantities, production, materials, equipment, and schedule updates.

Assist with forecasts, cost reports, change orders, and project controls.

Communicate with owners, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and project leadership.

Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Help identify schedule, cost, documentation, and field coordination issues early.

Support safety, quality, and contract compliance.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, or infrastructure projects.

Experience on projects valued around $25M+ preferred.

Strong RFI, submittal, documentation, cost tracking, and schedule exposure.

Ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents.

Strong Excel, Word, communication, and organizational skills.

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

NCDOT or regional DOT experience is a plus.

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

Base salary range is $105K – $125K, depending on experience.

Bonus opportunity.

Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off.

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.

Strong Project Manager career track.

Heavy civil work with real project exposure, not just paperwork.