Project Engineer-ITS/Electrical

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction in Colorado is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to own ITS and electrical scopes on heavy highway projects.

You will work directly with field teams, coordinate with CDOT and project partners, and drive resolution of issues to keep projects on schedule. This role targets seasoned professionals who can manage plans, specifications and submittals while ensuring compliance with CDOT requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil, highway or transportation construction.
• Past work on CDOT projects and CDOT submittal requirements.
• Strong ITS and/or electrical construction experience.
• Experience with traffic signals, lighting, ITS devices, or related systems.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specs.
• Independent, takes ownership, follows issues through to resolution.
• Excellent communication with field staff, engineers, inspectors and owners.
• Project Engineer experience at or above entry level.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of ITS and electrical scopes from planning through closeout.
• Coordinate traffic signals, roadway lighting, ITS systems, communications, VMS, conduit, and tolling.
• Work with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors and suppliers to keep work moving.
• Coordinate with CDOT, designers, inspectors and utility companies.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, documentation and material approvals.
• Review plans and specs to identify potential conflicts.
• Track progress, quantities, schedules and changes.
• Troubleshoot field and design issues and collaborate on solutions.
• Ensure work complies with plans, specs and CDOT requirements.

Skills

Highway construction experience

CDOT project experience

ITS & electrical construction

Ownership mindset

Effective communicator

Job description

Are you a Project Engineer who knows heavy highway construction but has also spent time in the world of ITS, traffic signals, lighting and electrical systems? Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction (RLW) is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Colorado team.

This is not an entry-level Project Engineer position. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of an ITS/electrical scope, work directly with the field and project team, coordinate with CDOT and other project partners, and drive issues through to resolution.

About Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction

Founded in 1975, Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction (RLW) is a full‑service heavy civil contractor building complex infrastructure projects throughout the western United States. Our work includes highways, bridges, structures, mass earthwork, deep foundations and other major infrastructure projects.

At RLW, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We take pride in building challenging projects, solving problems in the field and giving our employees the opportunity to grow their careers while building infrastructure that will serve communities for generations.

If you know heavy highway construction, understand the unique challenges of ITS and electrical work, and want the opportunity to own your scope instead of simply pushing paperwork, we want to talk to you.

Position Description

What You’ll Do

As the Project Engineer supporting our ITS and electrical work, you will help manage the technical and day‑to‑day coordination of these scopes on heavy civil/highway projects.

You Will

• Take ownership of assigned ITS and electrical scopes from planning through construction and closeout.
• Coordinate work involving traffic signals, roadway lighting, ITS systems, communications, VMS, conduit, electrical systems, tolling and vehicle detection/loops.
• Work closely with project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors and suppliers to keep work moving.
• Coordinate with CDOT, designers, inspectors, utility companies and other project stakeholders.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, documentation, material approvals and other project requirements.
• Review plans, specifications and project documents and help identify potential conflicts before they impact the field.
• Track progress, quantities, schedules and changes associated with your scope.
• Help troubleshoot field and design issues and work with the appropriate teams to find practical solutions.
• Make sure work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications and CDOT requirements.

Position Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Previous heavy civil, highway or transportation construction experience.
• Previous experience working on CDOT projects and a solid understanding of CDOT specifications, processes and submittal requirements.
• Strong experience with ITS and/or electrical construction.
• Experience with some combination of traffic signals, lighting, ITS devices, communications/fiber, VMS, conduit, tolling, loops/detection systems or similar transportation electrical systems.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and working directly with field operations.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Someone who can work independently, take ownership and follow an issue all the way through resolution.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with everyone from craft and field leadership to engineers, inspectors, subcontractors and the owner.
• Previous Project Engineer experience with the ability to operate beyond the entry level.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.