Heavy Civil Construction Engineer

**Job DescriptionTitle** Heavy Civil Construction Engineer **Location** Anaheim / Orange County, California **Compensation** $200,000 target base, with flexibility up to $225,000 for the right candidate **About the Opportunity** Our client is a family-owned heavy civil contractor in Southern California with a long-tenured team and a strong reputation in public infrastructure. The company delivers complex public works projects built to Caltrans specifications and is known for stability, low turnover, and a practical field-oriented culture. Typical project types include: - Bridge construction - Freeway widening - Retaining walls - Pump stations - Large structural concrete infrastructure - Seismic-resistant public works projects **Position Summary** This role is ideal for a contractor-side heavy civil professional who understands how to execute Caltrans-driven public works projects from both a field and financial perspective. The right person will bring strong experience in project execution, budgeting, crew leadership, and day-to-day coordination on large infrastructure work. ### Key Responsibilities **Key Responsibilities** - Lead or support execution of heavy civil and public works projects built to Caltrans standards - Manage project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and overall financial performance - Oversee field operations and help drive safe, efficient project delivery - Coordinate crews, subcontractors, schedules, and project resources - Support project planning, documentation, change management, and client coordination - Help ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, quality standards, and public agency requirements ### Skills, Knowledge and Expertise **Required Background** - 10+ years of construction experience - Experience working for a contractor, not a design or consulting organization - Strong background in heavy civil or public works construction - Caltrans specification experience - Budget ownership or meaningful project financial responsibility - Crew management and field operations exposure - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship - Clean driving record preferred due to company vehicle eligibility **Preferred Project Experience** - Bridges - Freeway widening or highway work - Retaining walls - Pump stations - Large concrete structures - Seismic or transportation infrastructure **Preferred Titles / Profile** Strong candidates may come from backgrounds such as: - Project Engineer - Senior Project Engineer - Project Manager - Contractor-side Resident Engineer Candidates from major or well-regarded infrastructure contractors are especially relevant, particularly those with direct Caltrans project execution experience. ### Benefits **Benefits** - 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee - 50% family health coverage - 401(k) - Profit-sharing plan - Company vehicle