Project Engineer

Job Description Project Engineer — Heavy Civil / Highway Location: Charlotte, NC area Compensation: $105,000 – $125,000 base, plus bonus and full benefits Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Infrastructure Construction A heavy civil contractor is hiring a Project Engineer for work in the Charlotte, NC area. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager with heavy civil/highway experience who wants better compensation, stronger project exposure, and a path toward Project Manager. You’ll support project management and field operations on heavy civil, roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects. What You’ll Be Responsible For Support project managers and superintendents on active heavy civil projects. Handle RFIs, submittals, drawings, transmittals, approvals, and project documentation. Track cost, quantities, production, materials, equipment, and schedule updates. Assist with forecasts, cost reports, change orders, and project controls. Communicate with owners, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and project leadership. Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents. Help identify schedule, cost, documentation, and field coordination issues early. Support safety, quality, and contract compliance. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, or infrastructure projects. Experience on projects valued around $25M+ preferred. Strong RFI, submittal, documentation, cost tracking, and schedule exposure. Ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents. Strong Excel, Word, communication, and organizational skills. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. NCDOT or regional DOT experience is a plus. Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation Base salary range is $105K – $125K, depending on experience. Bonus opportunity. Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off. Company-paid short-term and long-term disability. Strong Project Manager career track. Heavy civil work with real project exposure, not just paperwork. General Location Charlotte, NC Job Type Direct Hire Remote Unspecified Total Openings 1 Education Years Of Experience 5 - 15 years Guarantee 90 day Compensation $110,000 - $130,000 Per Year Advertised Compensation $110,000 - $130,000 Per Year Fee 20.00% Full Benefits Yes Relocation Expenses Yes Interview Expenses Yes Tags & Codes Industries ConstructionHighway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionHighway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionTransportation and Warehousing 1: Air, Rail, Water, Road, Pipeline Occupation Codes Architecture and Engineering OccupationsEngineersCivil EngineersConstruction and Extraction OccupationsConstruction Trades Workers Candidate Outbox This profile has no shares from your agency in their Candidate Outbox. What's This? Open Activities There are no open activities for this record