Project Engineer; Preston Pipelines Infrastructure

With more than 55 years of experience and over 450 employees, Preston Companies is a leading construction company comprised of Preston Pipelines, Preston Electric, and Dirt Market. Together, our teams deliver critical utility, electrical, and soil management services that support communities throughout Northern California and Nevada.

We believe great projects start with great people. That's why we invest in our employees through opportunities for career growth, professional development, and hands‑on experience working on complex, high‑impact projects. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of industry expertise, you'll be part of a team that values safety, accountability, camaraderie, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Our commitment to People, a Preston core value, speaks for itself. Preston Companies has been recognized as a Bay Area Best Place to Work for six consecutive years (2021–2026) by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal. Based entirely on employee feedback, this recognition reflects the culture our teams have built together. Our people are the foundation for our success—each individual brings unique ideas and new opportunities that support our collective growth.

Together, we're excited to discover what possibilities may lie ahead!

Preston Pipelines Infrastructure is seeking a driven and detail‑oriented Project Engineer to join our team specializing in underground utility and civil construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with project managers, field crews, and clients to support all aspects of project execution. You will play a vital part in ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining the high standards of quality and service that have made Preston a trusted industry leader.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with complex projects and grow your career with a company committed to excellence.

• Reviews project plans, specifications, standard specifications, and soils report.
• Review Estimate.
• Review project budget
• Perform materials take off; verify all SOV estimated quantities.
• Contact Subs, Material Suppliers, and Truckers required for project.
• Assist Project Manager to prepare purchase orders and subcontract agreements and logs.
• Assist Project Manager to prepare SWPP plans, traffic plans, excavation plans, JHA’s, MOP’s, etc., as required.
• Assist Project Manager Prepare all Submittals and logs.
• Prepare and Review project video and pictures prior to start of construction for any changes in conditions that are not noted on project plans
• USA job sites, refresh USA as needed, and maintain log.
• Distribute plans & specs. to subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Project Manager job related materials delivery in a timely manner
• Coordinate with subcontractors for timely coordination.
• Attend job start meeting with PM, Estimator, PE, Superintendent, and Foreman (if available), prior to job start. Meeting to ensure that everyone clearly understands the work, schedule, and production rates required to complete the project at or below budgeted cost.
• Maintain a three week look ahead schedule that is resource loaded in coordination with PM and superintendent.
• Attend weekly job site meetings, as required.
• No performance of extra work, without a written directive or approval from an authorized owner's representative, and approval by PPI Project Manager
• Process and analyze the project reports and production, collect all data to determine whether or not the project is deviating from the planned schedule or rate of production and if the deviation is the result of issues that require a change order or submission of a Notice of Potential Claim. Coordinate…