About this role
Job Description Title Heavy Civil Construction Engineer Location Anaheim / Orange County, California Compensation $200,000 target base, with flexibility up to $225,000 for the right candidate About the Opportunity Our client is a family-owned heavy civil contractor in Southern California with a long-tenured team and a strong reputation in public infrastructure. The company delivers complex public works projects built to Caltrans specifications and is known for stability, low turnover, and a practical field-oriented culture. Typical project types include: Bridge construction Freeway widening Retaining walls Pump stations Large structural concrete infrastructure Seismic-resistant public works projects Position Summary This role is ideal for a contractor-side heavy civil professional who understands how to execute Caltrans-driven public works projects from both a field and financial perspective. The right person will bring strong experience in project execution, budgeting, crew leadership, and day-to-day coordination on large infrastructure work. Key Responsibilities Lead or support execution of heavy civil and public works projects built to Caltrans standards Manage project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and overall financial performance Oversee field operations and help drive safe, efficient project delivery Coordinate crews, subcontractors, schedules, and project resources Support project planning, documentation, change management, and client coordination Help ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, quality standards, and public agency requirements