Design-Build Project Engineer

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