Project Engineer (Wet Utilities Division)

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Long Beach (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits for employee

Health insurance for family

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Project Engineer to support underground wet utilities projects in the Greater Los Angeles region. This full-time role involves field collaboration, coordination with subs, and ensuring on-budget project delivery up to $10 million.

The candidate will assist in planning, scheduling, RFIs, change orders, and safety compliance, with a preference for water systems experience and 2–4 years of field work with a self-performing contractor.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of field experience with a self-performing contractor.
• Preference for candidates experienced in domestic water systems.
• Strong working knowledge of waterworks materials and systems.
• Experience with traffic control, shoring, and trench restoration.
• Proficiency in project documentation, scheduling, change management, and cost tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Support Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and executing daily project activities.
• Coordinate field operations, including pipeline installation, shoring, traffic control, and trench restoration.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, permitting, utility notifications, and daily reports.
• Oversee subcontractors, material orders, and time-and-materials tracking.
• Review and interpret project plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Prepare project documentation and correspondence using professional, grammatically correct language.
• Assist in maintaining strong client relationships and project profitability.

Connaissances

Field experience 2-4 years

Self-performing contractor

Waterworks knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Equivalent field experience substituted for degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Primavera SureTrak

P3

P6

Visio

AutoCAD

RapidPlan

Description du poste

Location Long Beach, CA
No Remote

Type Direct Hire

Project Engineer - Underground Wet Utilities

Location: Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

General Summary

The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of underground wet utility and utility plant construction projects- typically up to $10 million in value. This role requires hands-on field involvement, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Support Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and executing daily project activities.

Coordinate field operations, including pipeline installation, shoring, traffic control, and trench restoration.

Manage RFIs, change orders, permitting, utility notifications, and daily reports.

Oversee subcontractors, material orders, and time-and-materials tracking.

Review and interpret project plans, drawings, and specifications.

Maintain compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Prepare project documentation and correspondence using professional, grammatically correct language.

Assist in maintaining strong client relationships and project profitability.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of field experience with a self-performing contractor specializing in underground wet utilities.

Preference for candidates experienced in domestic water systems.

Strong working knowledge of:

• Waterworks materials and systems
• Traffic control, shoring systems, and trench restoration
• Proficiency in project documentation, scheduling, change management, and cost tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.

Equivalent field experience in underground construction may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Software Proficiency

Required: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Experience In:

• CPM Scheduling (Primavera SureTrak, P3, or P6)
• Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD
• RapidPlan or similar traffic control design software

Industry Specialties

Competitive Salary: Based on experience

100% employer-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for employee

Health insurance coverage for employee and family