Senior Project Engineer – Electrical & Transit Infra Lead

Keystone Distinction Group; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical / Transportation Projects to support major transportation infrastructure, including the L.A. Metro Purple Line Extension.

The role emphasizes coordinating project execution, cost controls, and safety across large-scale programs, with leadership in a fast-paced environment. Strong electrical/transportation construction background desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction industry experience.
• Background in electrical contracting or transportation/mass transit projects preferred.
• Experience in traffic signal systems or street lighting projects is a plus.
• Strong understanding of contracting principles, cost control, and scheduling methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage change proposals, change orders, and owner payment applications.
• Track job costs, prepare quantity and labor cost reports, and support profit analysis.
• Coordinate and lead the project closeout process, ensuring all documentation and deliverables are completed accurately.
• Research and propose quality control solutions; verify field work for compliance with drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Support project leadership in planning, scheduling, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with field operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
• Assist with document control, cost tracking, and subcontractor coordination.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Cost control

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical / Transportation Projects to support major transportation infrastructure, including the L.A. Metro Purple Line Extension.

The role emphasizes coordinating project execution, cost controls, and safety across large-scale programs, with leadership in a fast-paced environment. Strong electrical/transportation construction background desired.