Project Engineer (Wet Utilities Division)

Keystone Distinction Group; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and gas card

Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life - 4+

401(k) Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Project Engineer to support underground wet utilities projects in the Greater Los Angeles region. The role involves field involvement, coordination with clients and subcontractors, and ensuring on‑time delivery of projects up to $10 million in value.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of field experience with a self-performing contractor, familiarity with water systems, and strong communication skills. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• The role requires 2–4 years of field experience with a self-performing contractor.
• Preference for candidates with domestic water systems experience.
• Experience with pipeline installation methods and waterworks systems.
• Knowledge of traffic control, shoring systems, and trench restoration.
• Proficiency in project documentation, scheduling, change management, and cost tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and daily activities.
• Coordinate field operations including pipeline installation 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.
• Maintain safety compliance and company procedures.
• Prepare project documentation and professional correspondence.
• Assist in maintaining client relationships and project profitability.

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