Project Engineer (Preston Pipelines Infrastructure)

Preston Companies; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Preston Pipelines Infrastructure seeks a driven Project Engineer to join our Sacramento, CA team on underground utility and civil construction projects. You will work closely with project managers, field crews, and clients to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while upholding Preston's high standards.

This role offers hands‑on experience on complex projects and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative, safety‑focused culture that emphasizes accountability and continuous

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, standard specs, and soils report.
• Review Estimate.
• Review project budget.
• Perform materials take off; verify all SOV estimated quantities.
• Contact subs, material suppliers, and truckers for the project.
• Assist Project Manager to prepare purchase orders and subcontract agreements and logs.
• Assist Project Manager to prepare SWPP plans, traffic plans, excavation plans, JHA’s, MOP’s, etc., as required.
• Assist Project Manager Prepare all Submittals and logs.
• Prepare and review project video and pictures prior to start of construction for changes not noted on plans.
• Maintain USA job sites, refresh USA as needed, and maintain log.
• Distribute plans & specs to subcontractors.
• Coordinate with PM for timely delivery of materials.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for timely coordination.
• Attend job start meetings with PM, Estimator, PE, Superintendent, and Foreman to ensure understanding of work and schedule.
• Maintain a three week look ahead schedule aligned with PM and superintendent.
• Attend weekly job site meetings as required.
• Ensure no extra work is performed without written directive or approval.
• Track extra work labor hours, equipment hours, and materials used; collect field tags for owner signing.
• Review daily timecards from field personnel and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain project red‑line as-builts and ensure conformance to specs."
• Coordinate with PM to submit close out documents such as as-builts, warranty letters, and O&M manuals.

Job description

With more than 55 years of experience and over 450 employees, Preston Companies is a leading construction company comprised of Preston Pipelines, Preston Electric, and DirtMarket. Together, our teams deliver critical utility, electrical, and soil management services that support communities throughout Northern California and Nevada.

We believe great projects start with great people. That's why we invest in our employees through opportunities for career growth, professional development, and hands‑on experience working on complex, high‑impact projects. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of industry expertise, you'll be part of a team that values safety, accountability, camaraderie, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Our commitment to People, a Preston core value, speaks for itself. Preston Companies has been recognized as a Bay Area Best Place to Work for six consecutive years (2021–2026) by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal. Based entirely on employee feedback, this recognition reflects the culture our teams have built together. Our people are the foundation for our success—each individual brings unique ideas and new opportunities that support our collective growth. Together, we're excited to discover what possibilities may lie ahead!

Position Overview

Preston Pipelines Infrastructure is seeking a driven and detail‑oriented Project Engineer to join our team specializing in underground utility and civil construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with project managers, field crews, and clients to support all aspects of project execution. You will play a vital part in ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining the high standards of quality and service that have made Preston a trusted industry leader. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with complex projects and grow your career with a company committed to excellence.

• Reviews project plans, specifications, standard specifications, and soils report.
• Review Estimate.
• Review project budget
• Perform materials take off; verify all SOV estimated quantities.
• Contact Subs, Material Suppliers, and Truckers required for project.
• Assist Project Manager to prepare purchase orders and subcontract agreements and logs.
• Assist Project Manager to prepare SWPP plans, traffic plans, excavation plans, JHA’s, MOP’s, etc., as required.
• Assist Project Manager Prepare all Submittals and logs.
• Prepare and Review project video and pictures prior to start of construction for any changes in conditions that are not noted on project plans
• USA job sites, refresh USA as needed, and maintain log.
• Distribute plans & specs. to subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Project Manager job related materials delivery in a timely manner
• Coordinate with subcontractors for timely coordination.
• Attend job start meeting with PM, Estimator, PE, Superintendent, and Foreman (if available), prior to job start. Meeting to ensure that everyone clearly understands the work, schedule, and production rates required to complete the project at or below budgeted cost.
• Maintain a three week look ahead schedule that is resource loaded in coordination with PM and superintendent.
• Attend weekly job site meetings, as required.
• No performance of extra work, without a written directive or approval from an authorized owner's representative, and approval by PPI Project Manager
• Process and analyze the project reports and production, collect all data to determine whether or not the project is deviating from the planned schedule or rate of production and if the deviation is the result of issues that require a change order or submission of a Notice of Potential Claim. Coordinate with Project Manager
• Track extra work labor hours, equipment hours, and materials used on projects. Collect extra work field tags and ensure owners representative is signing the tags.
• Review daily timecards from field personnel. Insure the time card is accurately filled out for hours, cost codes and quantity of materials used.
• Ensure time cards are approved and submitted to Accounting by 10:00 am the same day you received. Ensure all previous week’s time cards are submitted no later than 10:00 am Monday morning.
• Maintain project red‑line as-builts.
• Work with PM to ensure project is conforming to project specifications at all times.
• Foster good relations with project owner.
• Work and communicate closely with Superintendents and Foreman to ensure a successful project.
• Maintain project pictures for PPI records.
• Verify and agree on quantities with inspecting agency daily if you are on site.
• Coordinate with PM to submit all close out documents including as-builts, warranty letters, O & M manuals, etc. required to complete the project.
• Do whatever it takes.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and career growth.

• Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000, annually, based on experience and role requirements
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Financial Benefits: Retirement savings plans with potential employer contributions
• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development: Access to training, certifications, and opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Additional Perks: Additional company‑provided and voluntary benefits may be available based on eligibility

Location

• This position is onsite based out of Sacramento, CA.
• Expect to do some travel within the greater Sacramento area.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Preston Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If this role sounds like a great fit, we'd love to hear from you!