Project Engineer

Tom Trese; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking a Project Engineer for a heavy-civil / FDOT roadway project in Naples, FL. This direct-hire, full-time role offers hands-on field exposure, mentorship, and real opportunity to advance toward Senior PE as you contribute to a major FDOT program.

You'll manage RFIs and submittals, assist with scheduling and cost tracking, review plans for constructability, and ensure FDOT documentation alignment. A 2+ year background in heavy civil and a Civil Engineering degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project or field engineering in heavy civil / highway construction.
• Experience with FDOT roadway projects or similar DOT work.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Ability to read civil construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs and submittals to move information between designers, owner, and subcontractors.
• Support the field superintendent with material tracking and subcontractor scheduling.
• Assist in tracking quantities, pay estimates, and project costs.
• Review plans and specs to catch conflicts and constructability issues.
• Maintain documentation and daily reports aligned with FDOT standards.

Skills

RFI management

Submittals

Field coordination

Plan reading

FDOT standards

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

NOW HIRING

Project Engineer — Heavy Civil / FDOT

Naples, NL

Job Title: Project Engineer – Heavy Civil / FDOT

Location: Naples, FL

Employment Type: Direct Hire · Full-Time

Compensation: $95,000 – $120,000 + Bonus

Category: Construction – Heavy Civil / Highway / FDOT

THE OPPORTUNITY

Ready to grow your construction career with one of Florida's top builders? A leading heavy-civil contractor is hiring a Project Engineer for an active FDOT roadway project in the Naples area. This is a hands-on role with real mentorship, a strong backlog behind it, and clear room to move up — a great next step for an engineer who wants to build a career, not just fill a seat.

WHY YOU'LL WANT THIS ROLE

• Strong pay plus upside — $95,000 to $120,000 base plus bonus.
• A genuine growth path. Learn the business from senior project staff who invest in developing engineers, with a clear track toward Senior PE and beyond.
• Meaningful FDOT roadway work in one of Florida's most desirable markets.
• The stability of an established, well-funded contractor with a deep project pipeline.
• Direct-hire with full benefits — medical, retirement, PTO, and the backing of a top Florida builder.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage RFIs and submittals — keep information moving between designers, the owner, and subcontractors.
• Support the Superintendent in the field on material tracking, subcontractor scheduling, and daily sequencing.
• Help track quantities, pay estimates, and project costs.
• Review plans and specs to catch conflicts and constructability issues early.
• Keep documentation, daily reports, and records aligned to FDOT standards.
• Support scheduling, look-ahead planning, and change-order documentation.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2+ years of project or field engineering in heavy-civil / heavy-highway construction.
• A heavy-civil / FDOT roadway background (or comparable DOT roadway experience).
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field — or equivalent field experience.
• The ability to read civil construction plans and specifications.

NICE TO HAVE

• Direct FDOT project experience.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project.
• EIT certification or measurable progress toward a PE license.