Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction - Solar

Job Summary

Granite is hiring a Project Engineer II for on-site, project-based heavy civil construction work. The engineer will manage assigned engineering tasks and help project and field leaders deliver work within cost, schedule, quality, and contract requirements.

Project Details

The role supports heavy civil and large-scale site development projects, including utility-scale solar work. Potential scopes include grading, access roads, equipment pads, drainage, and aggregate surfacing. The position is based in Midland, Texas, and requires travel to active project sites; assignments may involve working away from home and changing locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned engineering work from planning through project completion, including interpreting plans and coordinating field engineering.
• Track quantities, production, labor, equipment, costs, forecasts, and project performance; help maintain budgets and reporting.
• Coordinate materials, procurement, deliveries, subcontractors, suppliers, and project records.
• Identify and help resolve design questions, constructability issues, field conflicts, and project risks.
• Work with project and field teams, participate in planning and client meetings, and support developing project personnel.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent technical training and construction experience.
• At least two years of construction estimating, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Experience independently managing project-engineering responsibilities such as project controls, quantities, field coordination, documentation, or technical support.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, project controls, cost management, forecasting, quantity tracking, and production reporting.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Heavy civil, earthwork, mass grading, paving, underground utilities, concrete, drainage, or large-scale site development experience is preferred. Solar, wind, BESS, or substation civil work, HCSS HeavyJob, GPS/GNSS machine-control systems, and Trimble Business Center or similar software are also preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary is $79,972–$119,958, with pay dependent on relevant experience, skills, location, and education. Benefits include paid holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending plans; 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 PPO plan with premiums fully paid by Granite.

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