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Senior Project Engineer – Heavy Civil / Transportation / Electrical Infrastructure

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major transportation and mass transit infrastructure project in the Los Angeles area.

This position will work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and project leadership team and will have significant responsibility for project controls, change management, cost tracking, contract administration, quality control, documentation, and project closeout.

The ideal candidate will have experience on large-scale heavy civil, rail, transit, transportation, or infrastructure projects and a strong understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of construction.

Experience with electrical infrastructure, traffic systems, street lighting, rail/transit systems, or other transportation-related electrical scopes is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager and Superintendent in the execution of large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects.

Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, and project requirements.

Track, prepare, review, and process:

Change Proposal Requests

Change Orders

Potential Change Orders

Owner Payment Applications

Claims & Supporting Documentation

Assist with identifying changes in project scope and developing supporting documentation for additional compensation and/or schedule impacts.

Monitor project costs and maintain accurate cost and production reports.

Assist project leadership with cost forecasting and financial reporting.

Analyze labor costs, quantities, production, and project performance.

Prepare and maintain quantity tracking and production reports.

Coordinate with field operations to verify installed quantities and completed work.

Assist with procurement, subcontractor coordination, material tracking, and project documentation.

Manage RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, and other technical documentation as required.

Research technical and quality control issues and coordinate appropriate solutions with project leadership.

Verify completed construction complies with applicable plans, specifications, codes, standards, and contract requirements .

Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, owners, and other project stakeholders.

Support project scheduling, progress tracking, and short-term planning.

Maintain organized project records and ensure documentation is current and accurate.

Manage and coordinate project closeout requirements.

Track punch-list items, as-built documentation, warranties, testing records, and final turnover documentation.

Provide technical and administrative support to project leadership as required.

Preferred Project Experience

Candidates with experience on large and complex infrastructure projects are highly preferred, including:

Rail & Mass Transit

Metro / Light Rail

Transportation Infrastructure

Heavy Civil Construction

Underground Transit

Tunnels & Underground Structures

Stations & Transportation Facilities

Electrical Infrastructure

Traffic & Street Lighting

Utility Infrastructure

Public Works

Highway & Roadway Construction

Airport Infrastructure

Design-Build Projects

Large Public Agency Projects

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field .

10+ years of construction industry experience .

Experience working on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects.

Strong understanding of construction contracts, plans, specifications, and project documentation.

Experience with project cost tracking, change management, and financial reporting.

Ability to analyze labor costs, quantities, production, and project performance.

Strong understanding of construction project controls and contract administration.

Ability to manage multiple project priorities and maintain detailed documentation.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, owners, and field personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Field Engineer or Project Engineer experience .

Heavy civil construction experience.

Electrical contractor experience.

Traffic and street lighting experience.

Rail or mass transit construction experience.

Experience working on major transportation programs.

Experience with public agency construction.

Design-Build project experience.

Experience managing change orders and claims on complex construction projects.

Strong understanding of project financials and cost forecasting.

Project Controls & Commercial Experience

Candidates should have experience with:

Change Order Management

Change Proposal Requests

Cost Tracking

Cost Forecasting

Owner Pay Applications

Quantity Tracking

Labor Cost Analysis

Production Tracking

Contract Administration

Claims Documentation

RFIs & Submittals

Procurement

Schedule Coordination

Quality Control

Project Documentation

Project Closeout

Technical Skills

Experience with construction management and project controls software is preferred, including:

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Document control platforms

Cost management and project accounting systems

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a technically strong and commercially minded Senior Project Engineer who understands that successful project engineering extends beyond processing RFIs and submittals.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working with both field operations and project management , analyzing costs and production, managing change documentation, reviewing technical requirements, and helping project leadership identify and resolve issues before they impact the project.

This position is particularly well suited for someone with experience on large, complex transportation, rail, transit, heavy civil, or electrical infrastructure projects who wants significant exposure to the financial and operational sides of project management.

Location

Los Angeles, California

This is a full-time position supporting a major transportation infrastructure project. Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $150,000–$180,000 , depending on experience.

Full benefits package.

Potential relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Full-time, exempt position.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer visa sponsorship or transfer requirements .

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on one of Southern California's significant transportation infrastructure programs while gaining direct exposure to project management, field operations, cost controls, change management, contract administration, and major project execution .

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex infrastructure work while developing toward future Project Manager and senior project leadership opportunities .