Project Engineer, Civil Engineering
Job in
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
RRC Solutions Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Road Construction, Site Manager, Quantity Surveyor -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Road Construction, Site Manager, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Project Engineer — Heavy Civil / Highway
A heavy civil contractor is hiring a Project Engineer for work in the Charlotte, NC area. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager with heavy civil/highway experience who wants better compensation, stronger project exposure, and a path toward Project Manager. You'll support project management and field operations on heavy civil, roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Support project managers and superintendents on active heavy civil projects.
- Handle RFIs, submittals, drawings, transmittals, approvals, and project documentation.
- Track cost, quantities, production, materials, equipment, and schedule updates.
- Assist with forecasts, cost reports, change orders, and project controls.
- Communicate with owners, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and project leadership.
- Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Help identify schedule, cost, documentation, and field coordination issues early.
- Support safety, quality, and contract compliance.
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years of engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience on projects valued around $25M+ preferred.
- Strong RFI, submittal, documentation, cost tracking, and schedule exposure.
- Ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents.
- Strong Excel, Word, communication, and organizational skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- NCDOT or regional DOT experience is a plus.
Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation:
- Base salary range is $105K – $125K, depending on experience.
- Bonus opportunity.
- Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Strong Project Manager career track.
- Heavy civil work with real project exposure, not just paperwork.
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