Project Engineer Heavy Civil

Heavy Level Consulting; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k + matching

Vacation / Sick / Holiday

Bonus

Job summary

Heavy Level Consulting seeks a Project Engineer to support project managers and field crews on heavy civil construction projects across Northern and Central California.

You will review plans and specs, manage RFIs and change orders, and assist with scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting to keep projects on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans and specs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel to Northern and Central California construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager and field teams in planning, coordination, documentation, and execution.
• Review plans, specs, contracts, and other documents.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and track progress.
• Assist scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Track quantities, production, materials, equipment, and labor.
• Review subcontractor/invoice documents and pay apps.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, subs, and suppliers.
• Assist with estimates, budgets, and change-order pricing.
• Maintain accurate project records and meeting notes.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and verify quantities.

Skills

Plan reading & interpretation

Communication

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Field coordination

Scheduling & cost tracking

Travel to CA sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management background

EIT certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

HCSS

Procore

Job description

Join us! Heavy Level Consulting is currently representing a client who is a heavy general engineering contractor with more than 40 years of experience delivering challenging construction projects throughout California and Nevada. Our work includes mass excavation, grading, site development, landfill construction and closure, utilities and underground work, aggregate production, dams and levees, environmental restoration, dewatering, demolition, and emergency construction services.

Committed to safety, integrity, quality, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility and are looking for a Project Engineer who wants to build a long-term career in heavy civil construction.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer will support the Project Manager and field operations team in the successful planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of heavy civil construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project management and field operations.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and other project documents.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and other project
• Assist with project scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and progress reporting.
• Track quantities, production, materials, equipment, and labor.
• Review subcontractor and supplier documentation, invoices, and pay applications.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Assist with preparation of project estimates, budgets, and change-order pricing.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting notes and action items.
• Visit project sites regularly to monitor progress, verify quantities, and assist field personnel.
• Help identify potential project issues and work with the project team to develop solutions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent construction experience may be considered.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand civil construction plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with field crews, project managers, subcontractors, clients, and engineers.
• Willingness to travel to and work at construction project sites throughout Northern and Central California.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• 1-5 years of experience in heavy civil construction, engineering, or project management experience with earthwork, grading, underground utilities, landfill construction, environmental work, dams/levees, or similar heavy civil projects.
• Experience with construction scheduling, estimating, quantity tracking, and cost control.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Primavera P6, HCSS, Procore, or other construction/project management software.
• EIT certification or progress toward professional engineering licensure.
• Experience working with public works contracts and prevailing-wage projects.
• Opportunity to work on challenging heavy civil and general engineering projects.
• Hands-on experience working alongside experienced construction professionals.Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• A team-oriented work environment where safety, quality, and integrity are valued.
• The opportunity to develop expertise across a wide range of heavy civil construction disciplines.

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• 401k + matching
• Vacation / Sick / Holiday
• Bonus

Heavy Level Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.