Senior Project Engineer

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At Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction, we build more than bridges and highways — we build careers, communities, and a legacy. With over 50 years of excellence in heavy civil construction, RLW has earned a reputation for taking on some of the most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects in the western U.S.

As a Senior-level Project Engineer, you'll join a team that values leadership, strategic thinking, and innovation. Our projects span highways, bridges, rail, transit, and structural concrete — and we need strong leaders to help us take them from vision to reality.

What Sets RLW Apart

• Competitive Package:
  Total Compensation, Including Bonus and Perks 80K to 95K DOE
• People-first culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and integrity
• A clear path for career growth and leadership development
• Backing from Sterling Infrastructure, giving us the strength of a national network while keeping our entrepreneurial spirit
• The opportunity to lead high-impact projects that shape cities and communities

If you're ready to take the next step in your career — leading with purpose, growing with a company that invests in you, and building projects that matter — we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Position Description

Join RLW. Build what's next.

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to play a key role in managing large-scale heavy civil construction projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical aspects of project coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor management.



Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Superintendents and Project Managers to drive project execution
• Lead subcontractor coordination and ensure top-tier contractor performance
• Manage project schedules (P6), budgets, and change orders
• Oversee field operations support, including inspections, Blue Stakes, and as-builts
• Track quantities for owner payments and maintain accurate job costing
• Handle RFIs, submittals, issue logs, and project documentation
• Act as the primary liaison with owners, subs, and inspectors
• Support successful project close-out and ensure quality delivery

Position Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• 4+ years of experience in heavy civil/highway construction, including bridge work and major roadway projects
• Strong knowledge of highway construction practices, concrete paving, and high-traffic work zones
• Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills across all levels
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer:
We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Construction

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