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:
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Bridge construction
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Freeway widening
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Retaining walls
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Pump stations
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Large structural concrete infrastructure
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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
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Lead or support execution of heavy civil and public works projects built to Caltrans standards
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Manage project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and overall financial performance
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Oversee field operations and help drive safe, efficient project delivery
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Coordinate crews, subcontractors, schedules, and project resources
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Support project planning, documentation, change management, and client coordination
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Help ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, quality standards, and public agency requirements
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Background
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10+ years of construction experience
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Experience working for a contractor, not a design or consulting organization
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Strong background in heavy civil or public works construction
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Caltrans specification experience
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Budget ownership or meaningful project financial responsibility
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Crew management and field operations exposure
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
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Clean driving record preferred due to company vehicle eligibility
Preferred Project Experience
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Bridges
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Freeway widening or highway work
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Retaining walls
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Pump stations
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Large concrete structures
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Seismic or transportation infrastructure
Preferred Titles / Profile Strong candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
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Project Engineer
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Senior Project Engineer
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Project Manager
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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
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100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee
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50% family health coverage
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401(k)
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Profit-sharing plan
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Company vehicle