Project Engineer – Underground Wet Utilities

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

General Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Education

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

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

Software Proficiency

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

• Preferred Experience In:

  • CPM Scheduling (Primavera SureTrak, P3, or P6)

  • Bluebeam (PDF markup & management)

  • InEight Hard Dollar Estimating

  • Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD

  • RapidPlan or similar traffic control design software

Industry Specialties

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

Compensation & Benefits

• 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