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Project Engineer - FDOT Heavy Civil Highway

L5

ilocatumTampa, FLtoday

$95,000 - $125,000 per year

Occupations

Civil EngineersTransportation EngineersProject Management Specialists

Industries

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionHighway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionSite Preparation Contractors
Project Engineer, Heavy CivilTampa Bay, FLFull-Time A large heavy civil contractor with a national footprint and an active Florida program is hiring a Project Engineer to support highway and bridge work in the Tampa Bay area. This role supports project management and field operations on roadway, bridge, drainage, and infrastructure projects, much of it FDOT work, with a clear path to Project Manager.
Schedule: Full-time. Approximately 20 to 30 percent field time, with the remainder in the office. Relocation candidates welcome.
Compensation: $95,000 to $125,000 per year, plus bonus opportunity.
What You'll Do: This engineer supports project managers and superintendents on active heavy civil projects, handling RFIs, submittals, drawings, transmittals, approvals, and project documentation. The role tracks cost, quantities, production, materials, equipment, and schedule updates, and schedules work activities and material deliveries with the field team. This position assists with budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and change orders, and communicates regularly with owners, subcontractors, vendors, field crews, and project leadership. The engineer reviews drawings, specifications, and contract documents, spends 20 to 30 percent of their time in the field observing construction progress, and supports safety, quality, and contract compliance throughout each project. Required
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, drainage, or utility projects
  • Strong exposure to RFIs, submittals, documentation, cost tracking, and scheduling
  • Ability to read plans, specifications, and contract documents
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
  • FDOT or other state DOT project experience
  • Experience with Primavera P6, HCSS, or BluebeamEIT or PE credential
  • Spanish language proficiency
Compensation and Benefits:
  • $95,000 to $125,000 per year, plus bonus opportunity
  • Company vehicle and fuel card 401(k) with company match up to 6%Full benefits package
  • Education reimbursement
  • To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$95,000 - $125,000 per year

Location

Tampa, FL

Occupation

Civil Engineers

Industry

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Posted

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