Senior Project Engineer — Heavy Civil Construction (Houston)

RiseMe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Ragle Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support and coordinate heavy civil construction projects across the HTX area.

This role bridges the gap between Project Engineer and Project Manager, with increased responsibility in project execution, cost tracking, scheduling, and team coordination. The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of experience, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, and familiarity with DOT specs and Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam, or Primavera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 3–7+ years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Experience with roadway, bridge, grading, or utility projects.
• Knowledge of DOT specifications and safety standards.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam, or Primavera (preferred).
• EIT or working toward PE (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe jobsite at all times
• Support quality control across all project scopes
• Ensure crews have materials, equipment, and survey ready prior to mobilization
• Track production through timecards and quantity reporting
• Perform quantity takeoffs and verify field measurements
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting
• Support RFIs, submittals, pay apps, and change orders
• Maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules
• Coordinate with inspectors, subcontractors, and owner reps
• Lead meetings and provide project updates
• Mentor junior engineers and field staff
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/DOT standards

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

EIT

PE (preferred)

Tools

Procore

HCSS

Bluebeam

Primavera

Job description

Ragle Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support and coordinate heavy civil construction projects across the HTX area.

This role bridges the gap between Project Engineer and Project Manager, with increased responsibility in project execution, cost tracking, scheduling, and team coordination. The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of experience, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, and familiarity with DOT specs and Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam, or Primavera.