Project Engineer – Marine & Heavy Civil Construction

Project Engineer Marine & Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Long Beach CA (On-site with Regional Travel)

Category: Civil Engineering / Marine Construction

Compensation: Competitive Base 10% Bonus Potential Full Benefits

The Opportunity Join a leading heavy civil and marine construction firm supporting high-impact projects across the California coast. We are seeking a Project Engineer to bridge the gap between complex field operations and office-based project management. This is a hands-on role requiring daily field coordination production tracking and a commitment to safety on high-stakes marine sites.

Core Responsibilities

Field Coordination: Work onsite alongside Superintendents and Foremen to plan daily activities coordinating labor equipment and material sourcing (including rock deliveries/quarry operations).

Production Tracking: Maintain accurate daily logs of crew activities equipment usage and material quantities for payment and progress reporting.

Safety & Quality: Support enforcement of MSHA OSHA and USACE safety policies; lead safety meetings and monitor field activities for quality compliance.

Technical Support: Perform progress surveys assemble cross-sections and develop bathymetry maps to document project progress.

Project Controls: Manage construction document control including RFIs submittals change orders contracts and progress payments.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Ocean Engineering Construction Management or a related technical field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years in roles such as Field/Project Engineer specifically within Marine Construction or Heavy Civil environments.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD Bluebeam and Microsoft Office is required.

Certifications: Must possess (or be able to obtain) a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and have a valid CA Drivers License.

Physical Readiness: Ability to work in the field including climbing in/out of marine equipment and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Travel: Ability to work out-of-town for extended periods and occasional weekends as project sites require.

Preferred Qualifications

USACE Expertise: Prior experience on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and familiarity with EMsafety requirements.

Specialized Skills: Experience with hydrographic/topographic surveying Hypack software or HeavyBid estimating.

Why Apply This role offers the chance to work on regionally significant infrastructure projects with a firm known for its operational excellence and safety record. If you enjoy the challenge of marine environments and thrive in a fast-paced field setting this is the perfect career move.