Project Engineer- Tallahassee, FL

Royal; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings opportunities

Professional development resources

Job summary

Royal is seeking a Project Engineer to lead Construction Engineering & Inspection services for transportation and public infrastructure projects in Florida. The role focuses on construction administration, QA/QC, schedule management, contractor coordination, and successful project delivery.

Ideal candidates will have a Florida PE license or eligibility, a Bachelor’s in engineering, and proven experience with FDOT/municipal transportation projects, along with strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license in Florida or eligible for licensure by endorsement.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of roadway, bridge, drainage, paving, traffic control, and utilities construction.
• Experience with contract administration, change orders, estimates, pay quantities, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage CE&I activities for roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and infrastructure construction projects.
• Serve as owner's representative during construction and lead inspection and project staff.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, government agencies, utility providers, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and contract modifications.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedules, budgets, and contract compliance.
• Perform and oversee field inspections of roadway, bridge, drainage, paving, structures, and utilities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

P.E. license in Florida

Tools

SiteManager

AASHTOWare Project

MAC

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a Project Engineer to lead Construction Engineering & Inspection (CE&I) services for transportation, roadway, bridge, drainage, and public infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will oversee construction administration, contractor coordination, quality assurance, schedule management, and project delivery for complex public works projects.

Experience working on municipal Roadway and Bridge infrastructure projects is preferred, with a strong background in construction oversight, quality control, contract administration, field inspections, and stakeholder coordination.

Management staff will support the selected candidate and facilitate resources needed to complete the Project Delivery process for our client. Training will familiarize the candidate with the tools needed to maintain daily work reports, conduct material testing, prepare pay estimates, and perform other tasks the client may require.

Job Tasks

• Manage CE&I activities for roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and infrastructure construction projects.
• Serve as the owner's representative during construction and lead inspection and project staff.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, government agencies, utility providers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Review and process Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, pay applications, and contract modifications.
• Monitor contractor performance, project schedules, budgets, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Perform and oversee field inspections of roadway, bridge, drainage, paving, structures, and utility construction activities.
• Conduct quantity verification, review documentation, prepare daily reports, and manage project records.
• Monitor progress and payments.
• Sampling and testing of Project Materials.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts throughout project execution.
• Ensure compliance with FDOT standards, specifications, safety regulations, and project requirements.
• Support project closeout, final acceptance, and post-construction documentation activities.

Job Requirements

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida or ability to obtain licensure by endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.Experience managing FDOT, municipal, private, or public-sector transportation projects.
• Valid Driver's License
• Understanding of roadway, bridge, drainage, asphalt paving, concrete paving, traffic control, and utility construction.
• Demonstrated experience with contract administration, change orders, estimates, pay quantities, and construction documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in engineering, project management, construction management, CE&I, or public infrastructure projects.
• Prior FDOT Project Engineer or District-level construction oversight experience.
• Experience with FDOT construction platforms—SiteManager, AASHTOWare Project, and MAC
• Experience with bridge construction, reinforced concrete structures, box culverts, MSE walls, pile foundations, and interchange projects.

Compensation and Benefits

Your talent, skills, and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including competitive base pay, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, retirement savings opportunities, professional development resources, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects throughout the region.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.