Heavy Civil Construction Engineer

Job Description Title 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 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 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 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee 50% family health coverage 401(k) Profit-sharing plan Company vehicle