Project Engineer (Wet Utilities Division

Project Engineer – Underground Wet Utilities

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:

  • 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.

• 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)
  • Bluebeam (PDF markup & management)
  • InEight Hard Dollar Estimating
  • Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD
  • Rapid Plan or similar traffic control design software

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

• 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