Project Engineer

H. T. PROF Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Project Engineer to support underground wet utility projects across the Western United States.

This fast-paced, field-driven role offers real responsibility early in your career and involves water, sewer, and mainline installations along with coordination of field teams. You will manage deliverables, interact with clients, supervise subcontractors, and help drive project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 3+ years of underground wet utilities or heavy civil infrastructure experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with contract administration, CPM scheduling, or Earned Value Management is a plus.
• Proficiency with estimating tools such as Hard Dollar.
• Ability to read drawings, perform takeoffs, and negotiate pricing.

Responsibilities

• Manage project deliverables including schedules, estimates, and construction plans while meeting safety, quality, and budget objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
• Oversee subcontractors and suppliers, including issuing purchase orders and managing subcontract agreements.
• Support field operations and work closely with superintendents and foremen.
• Track and manage scope changes, cost impacts, and schedule adjustments.
• Prepare project status reports, forecasts, billing, and cash flow tracking.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, turnover packages, and as-built documentation.
• Assist with estimating, proposal development, and business development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Reading drawings

Takeoffs

Pricing negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Hard Dollar

Job description

Project Engineer – Underground Wet Utilities

We’re seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing team and support small to mid-sized underground wet utility projects across the Western United States. This role is ideal for someone who wants real responsibility early in their career and thrives in a fast-paced, field-driven environment.

You’ll be directly involved in projects including water, sewer, storm drain, utility replacements, rehab work, facility modifications, distribution systems, and mainline installations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage project deliverables including schedules, estimates, and construction plans while meeting safety, quality, and budget objectives.

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.

Oversee subcontractors and suppliers, including issuing purchase orders and managing subcontract agreements.

Support field operations and work closely with superintendents and foremen.

Track and manage scope changes, cost impacts, and schedule adjustments.

Prepare project status reports, forecasts, billing, and cash flow tracking.

Develop and maintain project schedules, turnover packages, and as-built documentation.

Assist with estimating, proposal development, and business development initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.

3+ years of experience in underground wet utilities or heavy civil infrastructure (water, sewer, storm drain).

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Experience with contract administration, CPM scheduling, or Earned Value Management is a plus.

Proficiency with estimating tools such as Hard Dollar preferred.

Ability to read drawings, perform takeoffs, and negotiate pricing effectively.

Why This Role Matters

This is not a back-office role. You’ll be in the middle of real construction decisions, managing budgets, schedules, and people. If you want to build a serious career in underground utilities and heavy civil construction, this position puts you exactly where you need to be — close to the work, close to the field, and close to leadership.