
Project Engineer · Infrastructure · Full Time
Field Engineer
Tutor PeriniFresno, CA + 2 more
- $95k–$140k a year
Support California High-Speed Rail construction in Fresno, coordinating field execution on a major heavy civil infrastructure project.
- Type
- Full Time
- Sector
- Infrastructure
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Project engineers in California
$94k–$114k
Middle half of 38 posted jobs, last 12 months
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This job’s pay is above the middle half.
About the role
Job Summary
TPZP, a Tutor Perini joint venture, is hiring a Field Engineer to support delivery of California High-Speed Rail construction package one in Fresno.
Project Details
The Central Valley project spans 32 miles and includes grade separations, viaducts, a tunnel, railroad and roadway realignments, utility relocations, trench sections, and a San Joaquin River crossing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate construction planning, schedules, subcontractors, materials, and pre-construction activities.
- Monitor field work, check layout and technical compliance, and coordinate with design teams as needed.
- Support subcontract administration, payment records, progress reporting, change management, and claims.
- Coordinate with owners, agencies, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams; address changing site conditions.
- Support safety, quality checks, permits, crossing applications, and project closeout.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of heavy civil construction experience.
- Knowledge of construction safety and current federal and OSHA requirements.
- Project controls knowledge, including cost accounting, estimating, forecasting, and contracts.
- Microsoft Office experience; Primavera P6 and critical path/resource scheduling knowledge preferred.
- Strong organization, communication, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Compensation and Benefits
Expected salary range is $95,000–$140,000, depending on experience.
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- Locations
- Fresno, CA, Los Angeles, CA, San Jose, CA
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$94k–$114k
Middle half of 38 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is above the middle half.
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