What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Civil Project Engineer position at Trueline?
Trueline's client, a well-established and diversified heavy civil construction contractor with projects across the United States, is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Engineer to join their team supporting large-scale infrastructure projects throughout the Southwest. This field-focused role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction leaders on complex civil projects while building a long-term path toward Project Management and leadership.
What You'll Do as the Heavy Civil Project Engineer:
- Support day-to-day execution of large-scale heavy civil and infrastructure construction projects
- Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and schedule management
- Coordinate field operations with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and crews
- Track daily production and maintain accurate project documentation
- Review construction plans, specifications, and technical documents
- Support quality control efforts and help identify constructability improvements
- Manage submittals, material procurement tracking, and project records
- Participate in project meetings and communicate project updates to stakeholders
- Help resolve field challenges and maintain project momentum
- Promote safe work practices and support overall project compliance efforts
Must-Haves as the Heavy Civil Project Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
- 5 years of experience in construction engineering, field engineering, project coordination, estimating, or project support roles
- Understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and construction operations
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced construction environments
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening requirements
- Willingness to travel extensively and work on remote project sites
Nice-to-Haves as the Heavy Civil Project Engineer:
- Heavy civil construction experience
- Highway, DOT, bridge, utility, earthwork, or infrastructure project experience
- Exposure to drilling and blasting operations
- Experience supporting federal construction projects
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, HCSS, HeavyJob, or On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
- Experience working in remote or geographically dispersed project environments
- Interest in advancing into Project Management leadership roles
Our Client Offers:
- Competitive base salary
- Per diem opportunities
- Prevailing wage opportunities on qualifying projects
- Annual bonus potential
- $1,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Identity theft protection
- Significant career growth opportunities within a large infrastructure contractor
- Exposure to high-profile civil construction projects across multiple states
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Salary : $1,500