Senior Project Engineer

Bay Area, California

We are partnering with a well-established heavy civil contractor specializing in transportation and bridge infrastructure to recruit a Project Engineer to support the delivery of multiple bridge construction projects across the Bay Area.

This role is ideal for an engineer looking to deepen their experience on complex structural bridge work
, gain exposure to large public works projects, and progress toward a Project Manager career path.

• Support the delivery of bridge construction projects
  , including foundations, substructure, superstructure, and deck scopes
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and quantity takeoffs
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document control
• Coordinate with superintendents, inspectors, designers, and subcontractors
• Track material procurement and subcontractor progress
• Support cost forecasting, budget updates, and project reporting
• Assist with quality control, safety compliance, and Caltrans/DOT documentation
• Participate in constructability reviews and preconstruction planning

• 2–7 years of heavy civil construction experience
  , preferably on bridge or transportation projects
• Exposure to bridge structures (piles, footings, columns, decks, girders, falsework, etc.)
• Experience working on public works / Caltrans / DOT projects strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management
  , or related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, field-driven environment
• Proficiency with construction software (Procore, Primavera, or similar preferred)

• Hands-on experience on high-profile Bay Area bridge projects
• Clear career progression into Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer roles
• Work alongside experienced bridge PMs and Superintendents
• Stable project pipeline in one of California’s strongest infrastructure markets
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package