Project Engineer (Wet Utilities Division)

Red Seal Recruiting; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision for employee

Company vehicle and gas card

401(k) Retirement Plan with profit‑sh?

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager on underground wet utility construction projects in the Greater Los Angeles area. In this role, you will be involved in field execution, technical problem solving, and coordination with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver projects up to $10 million in value.

The successful candidate will bring 2–4 years of field experience, a background in water systems, and strong skills in scheduling, cost

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of field experience with a self-performing contractor.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred; equivalent field experience acceptable.
• Experience with domestic water systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and daily 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 project plans, drawings, and specifications; ensure safety compliance.
• Assist in maintaining client relationships and project profitability.

Skills

Field experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera SureTrak/P3/P6

Bluebeam

InEight Hard Dollar Estimating

Microsoft Visio

AutoCAD

RapidPlan (traffic control design)

Job description

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:
  • Pipeline installation methods
  • 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)
  • Bluebeam (PDF markup & management)
  • InEight Hard Dollar Estimating
  • Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD
  • RapidPlan or similar traffic control design software

Industry Specialties

• Underground Construction
• Wet Utilities
• General Engineering
• Water & Sewer Pipeline
• Oil & Gas Pipeline
• Power & Communication Line
• Structure Construction

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for employee
  • Health insurance coverage for employee and family
  • Company vehicle and gas card provided
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Profit-sharing plan