Heavy Civil- Project Engineer

Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.

Consistently named one of the Southeast’s best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.

We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.

We maintain a flexible and results-driven environment built on trust. To fully support our professionals and their families, we offer a premier compensation and benefits package:

• 100% Company-Paid Family Healthcare:$0 premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, completely covering you and your entire family.
• Extended Year-End Rest: PTO plus an annual company closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Comprehensive Coverage:100% company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies.
• Financial Security:A competitive 401(k) plan with company match, alongside annual raises and performance bonuses.
• Advanced Wellness:$0 telemedicine access and 24/7 personal nurse/EAP support networks.
• Top-Tier Culture:Work within a collaborative environment consistently named a “Best Place to Work” in the Southeast.

Job Overview

The
Project Engineer (PE) is a critical leadership-support role focused on providing technical, administrative, and operational coordination for heavy civil and site development projects – including deep excavations, shoring, underground and elevated structures, storm drainage, grading, and demolition – for external clients and Ruby-Collins’ Plant, Pipeline, and Trenchless divisions.

Serving as the primary bridge between project management, engineering designs, and field execution, the PE ensures that project documentation is precise, materials and subcontractors are seamlessly coordinated, and cost-control measures are strictly maintained to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Analysis & Project Documentation

• Review project specifications and civil, structural, and geotechnical documents to identify material requirements, prepare submittal packages for shoring, concrete, rebar, storm structures, and earthwork materials, and manage RFIs (Requests for Information) for technical clarity.
• Convert engineering plans, shop drawings, and approved RFIs into actionable, clear instructions or working sketches for field crews and Superintendents, including excavation and shoring sequences, grading plans, and structure layouts.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date document management systems, tracking all plan revisions, drawing logs, and field changes.
• Assist Project Managers in identifying project scope deviations, tracking field changes, and drafting potential change orders.

Cost Control & Procurement Logistics

• Track and analyze daily project expenses (labor, materials, equipment) utilizing accurate cost coding to assist with budget adherence and financial forecasting.
• Facilitate vendor and subcontractor invoice reviews, verifying quantities delivered against field measurements and project milestones before routing for approval.
• Expedite procurement of shoring systems, precast and storm structures, rebar, concrete, and heavy equipment to align with project schedules and minimize operational field downtime.
• Proactively coordinate subcontractor logistics, ensuring their scope of…