Project Engineer - Heavy Civil

iLocatum; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

401(k) with company match

Full benefits package

Education reimbursement

Job summary

iLocatum in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Project Engineer for highway and bridge work. You will support project management and field operations on roadway, bridge, drainage, and infrastructure projects, much of it DOT work.

The role offers a path to Project Manager with field exposure and growth. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in heavy civil, strong RFI/submittal, plan reading, and contract document skills, plus a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, drainage, or utility projects.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents.

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.
• Schedule work activities and material deliveries with the field team.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and change orders.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, vendors, field crews, and project leadership.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Spend 20 to 30 percent of time in the field observing work.
• Support safety, quality, and contract compliance.

Skills

RFIs and submittals

Documentation

Cost tracking

Schedule management

Reading plans/specs

Communication with project team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

HCSS

Bluebeam

Job description

About The Role

A large heavy civil contractor with a national footprint and a busy Florida program is hiring a Project Engineer for highway and bridge work in the Pensacola area. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Office Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager with heavy civil experience who wants bigger projects, a stable long-runway employer, and a real path to Project Manager.

Project Engineer, Heavy Civil

Pensacola, FL

• Full-Time

You’ll support project management and field operations on roadway, bridge, drainage, and infrastructure projects, much of it DOT work. This company is backed by a global infrastructure group with a long pipeline of Florida work ahead. Pensacola, Panhandle, and Gulf Coast candidates are great, and candidates ready to relocate to the Pensacola area are welcome.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• Schedule work activities and material deliveries with the field team
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and change orders
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, vendors, field crews, and project leadership
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Spend 20 to 30 percent of your time in the field, seeing the work get built
• Support safety, quality, and contract compliance

What You Bring

• 3+ years of engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, drainage, or utility projects
• Strong RFI, submittal, documentation, cost tracking, and schedule exposure
• Ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Nice to Have

• FDOT or other DOT project experience
• Primavera P6, HCSS, or Bluebeam experience
• EIT or PE credential
• Spanish language proficiency

Compensation And Benefits

$95,000 to $125,000 per year, plus bonus opportunity. Benefits include a company vehicle and fuel card, 401(k) with company match up to 6%, a full benefits package, and education reimbursement.