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Senior Project Engineer

Jobot
Reno, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
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Job details:
Top ENR, Employee Owned, Excellent Projects and Leadership

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kellie Hatcher
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Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year


A bit about us:

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support heavy civil infrastructure projects, including transportation, utilities, and design-build work. This role functions as a key link between the field, project management, and design teams, with responsibility for project coordination, cost tracking, subcontract management, and technical support.

This is not an entry-level role. The ideal candidate brings prior experience in civil construction and can operate with a high level of independence across multiple project functions.


Why join us?
  • Employee Owned!
  • Excellent medical insurance for your whole family
  • Base $140-160k PLUS
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Vehicle Allowance or Vehicle


Job Details

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support project execution from preconstruction through closeout on heavy civil projects
  • Coordinate with design teams to resolve constructability issues, utility conflicts, and design clarifications
  • Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
  • Track quantities, production, and costs to ensure alignment with project budgets and schedules
  • Manage and coordinate subcontractors, including scope, performance, and cost tracking
  • Participate in project meetings with owners, engineers, and internal stakeholders
  • Assist with scheduling, procurement, and project controls
  • Support QA/QC processes and ensure work aligns with project plans and specifications
  • Contribute to value engineering efforts to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication between field operations and office teams
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 8–15 years of experience in heavy civil construction or related infrastructure projects
  • Experience working on DOT, transportation, utilities, or site development projects
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, project controls, and field operations
  • Experience with design-build projects is preferred
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work across field, design, and client teams
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or actively working toward licensure
  • Background in both design and construction environments
  • Experience coordinating with public agencies (e.g., DOT, municipalities, utilities)
  • Familiarity with cost tracking, scheduling tools, and project management systems
Please email your resume and projects to Kellie@jobot.com for immediate review

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