Design-Build Project Engineer

Our client is a well-established, growth-oriented infrastructure contractor with a strong footprint in the water and wastewater sector. They are seeking a Design-Build Project Engineer to join their California Water Division. This role bridges the gap between design and construction - a critical position for project success. This is an excellent opportunity for current Project Coordinators or Project Engineers in the water/wastewater or construction space who are ready to take on broader responsibility and are looking to grow into a Project Manager role in the near future. Our client values internal growth, and this position is structured to develop that path.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a primary interface between design subconsultants and construction staff
Facilitating communication, managing RFIs, and resolving technical questions in a timely manner.
Identify and coordinate cost-saving strategies through design refinement, value engineering, and equivalent/better change proposals.
Conduct internal quality control reviews of design packages at each milestone, and perform ongoing constructability reviews alongside engineers and field personnel.
Track and manage the design schedule, collaborating with the design team to keep work aligned with budget and project timeline.
Support project management and estimating teams through procurement and GMP development phases.
Contribute to the development of SOQs and proposals for new pursuits, supporting the firm's business development goals.

Qualifications:

BS in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
3+ years of Design-Build experience in the Water/Wastewater industry, either on a contractor or designer side

Preferred qualifications:

California PE license preferred, but not a requirement