Project Engineer - Heavy Highway

Heavy Level Consulting; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus program

Stacked benefits

401k with % share

Vehicle Program

Job summary

Heavy Level Consulting is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer with heavy highway experience to support projects in Madera, California. You will work with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and owners to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management, with strong reading of plans, coordination skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in heavy civil, highway, roadway, or public works construction preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction project-management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and superintendents with day-to-day project coordination.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, and construction documents.
• Assist with RFIs, change orders, quantity tracking, and cost documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and equipment.
• Track project schedules, budgets, progress, and potential issues.
• Prepare and maintain project records, reports, and meeting notes.
• Visit job sites to monitor progress and help resolve field questions.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure work follows project requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Plan reading

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a seasoned Project Engineer with Heavy Highway experience? We Want You! Join a industry leader to support heavy highway construction projects in the Madera, California area. This role works closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and owners to help deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and superintendents with day-to-day project coordination.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, and construction documents.
• Assist with RFIs, change orders, quantity tracking, and cost documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and equipment.
• Track project schedules, budgets, progress, and potential issues.
• Prepare and maintain project records, reports, and meeting notes.
• Visit job sites to monitor progress and help resolve field questions.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure work follows project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in heavy civil, highway, roadway, or public works construction preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction project-management software is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

A dependable, detail-oriented team member who can balance office coordination with field involvement and communicate effectively with project partners.

• Competitive salary with bonus program $100k-$150k DOE
• Stacked benefits
• 401k with % share
• Vehicle Program