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Senior Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)

Granite Construction·Full Time·Posted September 24, 2026

Location
Ontario, CA
Pay
$97k – $145k

Coordinate engineering, project controls, and field execution on heavy civil construction work with Granite Construction in Ontario, California.

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Job Summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to coordinate and manage onsite engineering work for heavy civil construction projects, supporting quality, cost control, and timely completion.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor project controls, budgets, schedules, forecasts, and job costs.
  • Coordinate engineering assignments and ensure work meets project, contract, and schedule requirements.
  • Provide technical support for construction planning, quality control, design interpretation, constructability reviews, and resolution of design conflicts.
  • Develop project procedures, reporting, logs, and other control documents.
  • Represent the project in client and management meetings, 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 technical training and experience may qualify.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AGTEK Take-off, and Primavera Scheduling.
  • Advanced construction engineering knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a multidisciplinary team.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive; willingness to follow corporate safety initiatives and the company Code of Conduct.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary of $96,541-$144,813. Benefits include paid leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plans, wellness programs, and a 401(k) match. For eligible salaried employees and dependents, Granite pays the full premium for its most popular PPO medical plan; the 401(k) match is 100% on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred and vests immediately.

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