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
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