Senior Project Engineer

Taj Staffing; Draper (UT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Taj Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer for a hybrid role focused on deep foundations and civil infrastructure. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 5-7 years of relevant experience in heavy civil construction, particularly with deep foundations.

This position involves estimating responsibilities as well as hands-on project execution from bid to delivery, including managing costs and coordinating subcontractors across various project aspects.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in heavy civil construction, including deep foundations.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer supporting civil infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of field construction practices and estimating principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and develop cost analyses.
• Support field operations with RFIs, submittals, change orders.

Skills

Deep Foundations & Shoring Systems

Subcontractor Coordination & Project Documentation

Contract Administration & Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer with strong expertise in deep foundations and heavy civil infrastructure. This hybrid role combines estimating responsibilities with hands-on project execution support, providing involvement from the bid phase through final project delivery.

Projects typically include small- to mid-sized civil assignments such as deep foundations (pile and shoring systems), transportation improvements, culverts, light rail components, small bridges, and select industrial scopes. Most projects are short-term and may require periodic travel to remote job sites for coordination and oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports to define scope and prepare competitive cost estimates

Perform detailed quantity take-offs and develop comprehensive labor, equipment, and material cost analyses

Maintain up-to-date vendor pricing and accurate cost documentation

Participate in pre-bid meetings and contribute to proposal preparation

Support field operations with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document control

Coordinate subcontractors and assist with contract administration and claims management

Track and monitor project costs on a weekly basis using project management and accounting systems

Evaluate design alternatives and recommend cost-effective engineering solutions

Assist with project start-up documentation and help maintain strong contractor performance ratings

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

5–7 years of experience in heavy civil construction, including deep foundations, pile and shoring, heavy highway, light rail, or industrial projects

Proven experience as a Project Engineer supporting civil infrastructure or deep foundation work

Strong understanding of field construction practices and estimating principles

Proficiency in estimating, scheduling, and project management software platforms

Solid mathematical and analytical skills (geometry, ratios, take-offs, and cost calculations)

Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies, clients, subcontractors, and executive leadership

Preferred Experience

Direct hands-on experience with deep foundation systems

Background in cost engineering within competitive bid environments

Ability and willingness to travel as project needs require

Required Skill Sets

Deep Foundations & Shoring Systems

Subcontractor Coordination & Project Documentation

Contract Administration & Change Management