Senior Project Engineer: Lead High-Impact Civil Projects

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship culture

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction (RLW) seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead large-scale heavy civil projects across highways, bridges, rail, and related structures. You will manage coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor oversight to drive projects from planning to close-out.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with owners, subs, and inspectors, supported by Sterling Infrastructure’s national network and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 4+ years in heavy civil/highway construction including bridge work.
• Strong knowledge of highway construction practices and high-traffic work zones.
• Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building across levels.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Managers to drive project execution.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and ensure contractor performance.
• Manage project schedules (P6), budgets, and change orders.
• Oversee field operations support, inspections, and as-builts.
• Track quantities for owner payments and accurate job costing.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, issue logs, and documentation.
• Liaise with owners, subs, and inspectors; support close-out.
• Ensure quality delivery throughout project.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Budgeting

Scheduling (P6)

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction (RLW) seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead large-scale heavy civil projects across highways, bridges, rail, and related structures. You will manage coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor oversight to drive projects from planning to close-out.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with owners, subs, and inspectors, supported by Sterling Infrastructure’s national network and growth opportunities.