Underground Wet Utilities Project Engineer — Field Leader

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to support underground wet utilities projects in the Greater Los Angeles area. The role involves hands‑on field work, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring timely delivery of projects up to $10 million in value.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, RFIs, change orders, and documentation, with emphasis on safety and client relations. A Civil Engineering or Construction Management background is preferred, with at least 2–4

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of field experience with a self-performing contractor specializing in underground wet utilities.
• Preference for candidates experienced in domestic water systems.
• Proficiency in pipeline installation methods, waterworks materials, traffic control, shoring systems and trench restoration.
• Experience in project documentation, scheduling, change management and cost tracking.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with planning, scheduling and daily activities.
• Coordinate field operations including pipeline installation, shoring, traffic control and trench restoration.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, permitting, utility notifications and daily reports.
• Oversee subcontractors, material orders and time‑and‑materials tracking.
• Review and interpret project plans, drawings and specifications.
• Maintain safety standards and company procedures.
• Prepare project documentation and correspondence.
• Support client relationships and project profitability.

Skills

Underground utilities experience

Field coordination

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred

Equivalent field experience may substitute for degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CPM Scheduling (Primavera SureTrak, P3, or P6)

Bluebeam

InEight Hard Dollar Estimating

Visio or AutoCAD

RapidPlan (traffic control design)

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to support underground wet utilities projects in the Greater Los Angeles area. The role involves hands‑on field work, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring timely delivery of projects up to $10 million in value.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, RFIs, change orders, and documentation, with emphasis on safety and client relations. A Civil Engineering or Construction Management background is preferred, with at least 2–4