Senior Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)
Granite Construction·Full Time·Posted September 24, 2026
- Location
- Indio, CA
- Pay
- $97k – $145k
Join Granite as a Senior Project Engineer supporting heavy civil construction projects in Indio, California.
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Senior project engineers in California
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Job Summary
Granite is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to coordinate onsite engineering and project controls for heavy civil construction work in Indio, California.
Project Details
Support construction projects of varying sizes. The posting does not specify individual project scopes.
Responsibilities
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, job costs, engineering assignments, and reporting.
- Provide technical support for construction planning, quality, design interpretation, constructability, and resolution of design conflicts.
- Maintain project procedures and coordinate communication with clients and project management.
- Supervise and mentor project staff.
Required Experience
- At least four years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
- A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent training and experience may qualify.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AGTEK Take-off, and Primavera Scheduling software.
- Strong construction engineering knowledge, communication skills, and ability to manage a multidisciplinary team.
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range of $96,541-$144,813. Benefits include paid holidays and sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending options, wellness programs, and a 401(k) with a 100% match 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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What similar roles post
Senior project engineers in California
$118k–$139k
Middle half of 6 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
Senior Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)