Senior Project Engineer – Electrical & Transportation

Aspire Talent Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical/Transportation to lead complex infrastructure programs, including high-profile projects such as the L.A. Metro Purple Line Extension.

Based in Los Angeles, you will coordinate with project management, field teams, and clients to drive scope, cost, and schedule performance. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management and 10+ years in electrical contracting or transit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of construction industry experience.
• Background in electrical contracting or transportation/mass transit projects preferred.
• Experience with 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.
• Results-oriented with a business-minded approach and focus on team performance and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process change proposals, change orders, and owner payment applications.
• Track job costs, prepare quantity and labor cost reports, and support quarterly 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

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical/Transportation to lead complex infrastructure programs, including high-profile projects such as the L.A. Metro Purple Line Extension.

Based in Los Angeles, you will coordinate with project management, field teams, and clients to drive scope, cost, and schedule performance. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management and 10+ years in electrical contracting or transit