Project Engineer

We are searching for a Project Engineer to provide onsite support for project management teams. This position is onsite in the Newport Beach area and pays $100k to $115k. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, with health coverage, performance-based bonus opportunity, and additional support for commuting and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project coordination and documentation support to Project Managers and Superintendents on water, wastewater, and public works infrastructure projects.
• Support direct communication and coordination with public agencies, municipal clients, utilities, and inspectors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Set up new projects in internal systems, logs, and communication folders upon contract award.
• Prepare and maintain CPM schedules, procurement registers, and subcontract lists.
• Maintain submittal registers, closeout document lists, and cost code tracking.
• Support schedule of values development and pay request preparation.
• Process and track RFIs, submittals, resubmittals, RFCO drafts, and related procurement documentation.
• Monitor pending logs daily, flagging issues, delays, or missing information to the Project Manager.
• Prepare vendor and subcontract draft documents, including purchase orders and change documentation.
• Maintain accurate daily project reporting and safety documentation.
• Coordinate project records, contacts, daily reports, timesheets, and logs within company systems.
• Attend weekly project meetings and document review sessions.
• Update project logs following agency and owner meetings, and circulate revised materials to the project team.
• Gather monthly progress photographs and support monthly reporting requirements.
• Coordinate across office and field teams to maintain accuracy, consistency, and follow-through.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of project engineering or related experience in construction, with public works exposure strongly preferred.
• Background in water, wastewater, pump station, utility rehabilitation, or related public works projects strongly preferred; candidates whose experience is limited to general civil or transportation infrastructure are not a fit.
• Demonstrated ability to support direct coordination with public agencies, municipal clients, utilities, and inspectors.
• Strong document control, follow-through, and organizational discipline.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment supporting multiple active projects.
• Professional, team-oriented, and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong accountability and genuine interest in long-term career growth within construction operations.
• Willingness to learn internal systems, workflows, and project delivery standards.
• Prior general contractor experience.
• Experience supporting civil, site, utility, rehabilitation, or water-related public works projects.
• Familiarity with project logs, submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, and pay application support.
• Ability to coordinate across project management, field, ownership, vendor, and subcontractor teams without losing detail.
• Experience working in an onsite, office-based construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Bluebeam, and Procore.