Senior Heavy Civil Project Engineer - Caltrans/Public Works

The Misch Group; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Family health coverage

401(k)

Profit sharing

Company vehicle

Job summary

The Misch Group is seeking a Heavy Civil Construction Engineer to lead Caltrans-driven public works projects in Southern California. The role combines field execution with financial oversight to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of complex infrastructure.

Based in Anaheim/Orange County, CA, the candidate should bring extensive contractor-side experience, strong budgeting skills, and leadership capabilities to manage crews and subcontractors across large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience.
• Experience working for a contractor, not a design or consulting organization.
• Strong background in heavy civil or public works construction.
• Caltrans specification experience.
• Budget ownership or meaningful project financial responsibility.
• Crew management and field operations exposure.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Clean driving record preferred due to company vehicle eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support execution of heavy civil and public works projects built to Caltrans standards.
• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee field operations and help drive safe, efficient project delivery.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, schedules, and project resources.
• Support project planning, documentation, change management, and client coordination.
• Help ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, quality standards, and public agency requirements.

Skills

10+ years construction experience

Crew leadership

Budget ownership

Caltrans specification knowledge

Public works construction

Site coordination

US work authorization

Job description

The Misch Group is seeking a Heavy Civil Construction Engineer to lead Caltrans-driven public works projects in Southern California. The role combines field execution with financial oversight to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of complex infrastructure.

Based in Anaheim/Orange County, CA, the candidate should bring extensive contractor-side experience, strong budgeting skills, and leadership capabilities to manage crews and subcontractors across large-scale projects.