Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Project Engineer – Water/Wastewater

Southern California | Heavy Civil Construction

Metric has been retained by an established heavy civil contractor to recruit a Project Engineer to support water and wastewater projects across Southern California.

Working closely with Project Managers and Superintendents, you will help deliver treatment plants, pump stations and associated infrastructure, gaining hands-on experience across self-performed construction.

The Role

• Manage RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions and project documentation.
• Coordinate with field teams, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve technical questions and keep work progressing.
• Support procurement, track material deliveries and monitor equipment lead times.
• Assist with project schedules, progress reporting and cost tracking.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope gaps and constructability issues.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and support change order pricing and documentation.
• Assist with quality inspections, testing records and project closeout.
• Support the safe delivery of civil, concrete, underground utility and process piping work.

Your Background

• Previous experience as a Project Engineer or Field Engineer with a heavy civil contractor.
• Water/wastewater treatment, pump station or related infrastructure experience preferred.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals and subcontractor coordination.
• Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working closely with site teams in an active construction environment.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.

The Opportunity

Build your experience on essential water infrastructure projects with an established contractor, take on meaningful responsibility and develop towards an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager position.

For a confidential discussion, contact Freddie Hutchinson at Metric.