Project Engineer (Wet Utilities Division)

Job Description

**Project Engineer -- Underground Wet Utilities**
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**Location:** Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire

**Salary:** Commensurate with experience

**Employment Type:** Full-Time

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### **General Summary**

The **Project Engineer** supports the Project Manager in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of underground wet utility and utility plant construction projects---typically up to **$10 million** in value. This role requires hands-on field involvement, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

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### **Key Responsibilities**

* Support Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and executing daily project 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 compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

* Prepare project documentation and correspondence using professional, grammatically correct language.

* Assist in maintaining strong client relationships and project profitability.

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### **Requirements**

* **Experience:** Minimum **2--4 years** of field experience with a self-performing contractor specializing in underground wet utilities.

* Preference for candidates experienced in **domestic water systems**.

* Strong working knowledge of:

* Pipeline installation methods

* Waterworks materials and systems

* Traffic control, shoring systems, and trench restoration

* Proficiency in project documentation, scheduling, change management, and cost tracking.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* **Valid driver's license** with a clean driving record required.

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### **Education**

* **Bachelor's degree** in **Civil Engineering** or **Construction Management** preferred.

* Equivalent field experience in underground construction may be substituted in lieu of degree.

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### **Software Proficiency**

* **Required:** Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

* **Preferred Experience In:**

* CPM Scheduling (Primavera SureTrak, P3, or P6)

* Bluebeam (PDF markup \& management)

* InEight Hard Dollar Estimating

* Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD

* RapidPlan or similar traffic control design software

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### **Industry Specialties**

Underground Construction • Wet Utilities • General Engineering • Water \& Sewer Pipeline • Oil \& Gas Pipeline • Power \& Communication Line • Structure Construction

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### **Compensation \& Benefits**

* **Competitive Salary:** Based on experience

* **Comprehensive Benefits:**

* 100% employer-paid **Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance** for employee

* Health insurance coverage for **employee and family**

* **Company vehicle and gas card** provided

* **401(k) Retirement Plan**

* **Profit-sharing plan**