Senior Project Engineer - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-30
Sterling Construction Company, Inc.
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Fresno
California
93650
United States


Sterling Construction Company, Inc.


Location: Fresno, CA

Pay Range: N/A

Salary Interval: Salary

Application Instructions:

At Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction, we build more than bridges and highways — we build careers, communities, and a legacy. With over 50 years of excellence in heavy civil construction, RLW has earned a reputation for taking on some of the most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects in the western U.S.

As a Senior-level Project Engineer, you'll join a team that values leadership, strategic thinking, and innovation. Our projects span highways, bridges, rail, transit, and structural concrete — and we need strong leaders to help us take them from vision to reality.

What sets RLW apart:

  • Competitive Package: Total Compensation, Including Bonus and Perks 80K to 95K DOE
  • People-first culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and integrity
  • A clear path for career growth and leadership development
  • Backing from Sterling Infrastructure, giving us the strength of a national network while keeping our entrepreneurial spirit
  • The opportunity to lead high-impact projects that shape cities and communities

If you're ready to take the next step in your career — leading with purpose, growing with a company that invests in you, and building projects that matter — we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Join RLW. Build what's next.



Position_Description :

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to play a key role in managing large-scale heavy civil construction projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical aspects of project coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with Superintendents and Project Managers to drive project execution
  • Lead subcontractor coordination and ensure top-tier contractor performance
  • Manage project schedules (P6), budgets, and change orders
  • Oversee field operations support, including inspections, Blue Stakes, and as-builts
  • Track quantities for owner payments and maintain accurate job costing
  • Handle RFIs, submittals, issue logs, and project documentation
  • Act as the primary liaison with owners, subs, and inspectors
  • Support successful project close-out and ensure quality delivery




Position Requirements :

Key Requirements:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in heavy civil/highway construction, including bridge work and major roadway projects
  • Strong knowledge of highway construction practices, concrete paving, and high-traffic work zones
  • Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills across all levels
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities


Equal Opportunity Employer :

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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