Project Engineer (Wet Utilities Division

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Location Long Beach, CA
No Remote

Type Direct Hire

Posted Aug 11, 2026

Location: Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

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.

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.

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:

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.

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

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

Preferred Experience In:

CPM Scheduling (Primavera Sure Trak, P3, or P6)

Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD

Rapid Plan or similar traffic control design software

Competitive Salary: Based on experience

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

Health insurance coverage for employee and family