Underground Utilities Project Engineer: Field to Finish

Job Juncture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a motivated Project/Civil Engineer to join our Underground Utility Construction division in the Washington, DC area. You will assist planning, scheduling, and execution of water, sewer, gas, and dry utility projects from pre-construction through closeout, while coordinating with project managers and field crews to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in civil/underground utility construction, strong drawing review skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in civil/underground utility construction.
• Knowledge of underground utility systems and construction drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, scheduling, and execution of underground utility projects.
• Review plans and contract documents for compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with surveyors, subcontractors, and utility locators to support field layout and installation.
• Support quantity takeoffs, material procurement, and cost tracking to help budgets.
• Monitor field progress and maintain accurate project logs, daily reports, and as-built documentation.
• Assist with scheduling updates and progress reporting using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Collaborate with project managers to resolve field conflicts and design discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company HSE policies on all sites.
• Support quality control through inspections and testing coordination.
• Assist with permit tracking and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project coordination

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Juncture seeks a motivated Project/Civil Engineer to join our Underground Utility Construction division in the Washington, DC area. You will assist planning, scheduling, and execution of water, sewer, gas, and dry utility projects from pre-construction through closeout, while coordinating with project managers and field crews to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in civil/underground utility construction, strong drawing review skills,