Civil Construction Engineer

• State DOT project experience.

Location:

New Hampton, IA

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary:
Up to $150,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Travel:
Extensive travel across multiple states

We are seeking an experienced Civil Construction Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license to provide engineering, construction, and quality control leadership for a multi-state organization operating in the heavy civil construction, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate industries.

This is a hands-on senior engineering position combining civil engineering, construction management, quality assurance/quality control, materials, and field operations.

• Review and approve engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and technical documents.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and engineering proposals.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on major construction projects.
• Conduct field inspections and assist with resolving technical and construction issues.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Develop and maintain construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs.
• Manage and support Quality Control Managers, technicians, and other technical personnel.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee quality audits, testing programs, recordkeeping, and calibration activities.
• Investigate quality issues and develop corrective actions.
• Review concrete mix designs, strength history, and project-specific mix submittals.
• Assist with bidding activities, including reviewing plans, specifications, and addendums.
• Coordinate and maintain required personnel certifications.
• Assist with standardizing engineering designs, product codes, and quality procedures.
• Work with sales and operations teams to ensure technical requirements and project submittals are accurate.
• Provide technical support for major projects across multiple states.
• Mentor and develop engineers, field technicians, and QC personnel.
• Communicate project and quality-related issues, trends, and recommendations to management.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 7-10+ years of experience in civil construction engineering, heavy civil infrastructure, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience leading or managing quality control/quality assurance programs.
• Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, submittals, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor engineers, technicians, and field personnel.
• Willingness to travel extensively across multiple states.

• Heavy highway or transportation construction experience.
• State DOT project experience.
• Concrete, asphalt, aggregate, or construction materials experience.
• ACI certifications.
• OSHA training.
• Experience with federal specifications, including FAA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Railroad, or DOT requirements.
• Experience with concrete mix designs and materials testing.
• Experience developing or managing a Quality Management System (QMS).

This position requires a combination of office, field, construction site, and production facility work.

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and crouching.
• Reaching above, below, and at shoulder level.
• Operating hand and foot controls.
• Lifting, lowering, and carrying 50+ pounds.
• Working in active construction and production environments.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Safety Incentive
• Clothing Allowance

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.