Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)

Job Summary

Granite Construction is hiring a Project Engineer to support engineering coordination and cost information for heavy civil construction work in Indio, California.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls, including contract compliance, budgets, schedules, forecasts, and job costing.
• Interpret plans and specifications, help resolve design conflicts, and verify work meets project requirements.
• Prepare project records, sketches, quantity take-offs, estimates, and bid documentation.
• Coordinate materials, schedules, and field layout information to support accurate construction and control costs.
• Analyze historical costs and productivity to inform future estimates.

Required Experience

• Zero to two years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or related experience.
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent technical training and experience may qualify.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, scheduling tools, and AGTEK Take-off software.
• Knowledge of construction equipment, methods, drawings, specifications, and materials; ability to perform trigonometric calculations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive; willingness to follow safety initiatives and the company's Code of Conduct.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range is $73,034-$109,552, depending on relevant experience, skills, location, and education. Benefits include paid holidays and sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plans, wellness programs, and a 401(k) match of 100% on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees, with immediate vesting. Eligible employees and dependents may have access to a medical plan with premiums fully paid by Granite.

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