Project Engineer (PE) - Underground & Utilities

Job Title: Project Engineer (PE) - Underground & Utilities

Company: Loenbro, LLC


Location: Chandler, AZ, On-site

Employment Type: Full Time


Job Summary

The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager and Superintendent in the planning, execution, and closeout of underground and utility construction projects, including water, sewer, storm drain, dry utilities, and associated civil work. The PE is responsible for technical coordination, documentation, cost control, scheduling support, and communication with owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach-every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

Key Responsibilities:
• Review contract documents, plans, specifications, and special provisions for underground utilities
• Prepare and track submittals (pipes, fittings, bedding, backfill, testing, traffic control, etc.)
• Manage RFIs, change requests, and correspondence with engineers and owners
• Assist with cost tracking, quantity takeoffs, and change order pricing
• Support CPM schedule updates and short-interval planning
• Coordinate utility conflicts, potholing, and field layout with survey crews
• Track material deliveries, testing, inspections, and as-built documentation
• Assist with pay applications, SOV updates, and progress reporting
• Maintain project documentation in Procore / SharePoint / Project Management systems
• Support closeout including redlines, as-builts, warranties, and O&M manuals

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
• 1-5+ years of experience in underground utilities or heavy civil construction
• Experience with water, sewer, storm drain, and dry utility installations
• Familiarity with municipal, county, and DOT projects

Preferred
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, and utility details
• Understanding of trenching, shoring, dewatering, bedding, backfill, and compaction
• Knowledge of specs such as MAG, ADOT, AWWA, ASTM (or equivalent)
• Basic understanding of traffic control and permitting requirements
• Experience with quantity tracking and cost control

Software Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Familiar with Procore, Vista Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera)
• Ability to assist with CPM updates and progress tracking

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
• Outdoor industrial sites with exposure to weather extremes.
• Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.
• Travel requirements: up to 10% of time.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Our Core Values

LEAD with Values:

• L ive with Integrity - We do the right thing and do what we say, in every Interaction - and practice stewardship to car for the communities where we live & work.
• E xceed Expectations - We anticipate customer needs, deliver Innovative solutions, and dedicate ourselves to creating outcomes that make a real difference.
• A ct with Urgency - We take action, adapt seamlessly, and keep projects moving without compromising quality - because our customers priorities are our priorities.
• D eliver Excellence - We combine our passion for quality, our Industry expertise, and our eye for Innovation to make excellence our standard.

Guided by core values , grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence , Loenbro maintains and enhances the industrial infrastructure that betters our families, customers, and local communities.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.