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Project Engineer (Civil)

Clark Construction Group
San Jose, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2026
💰 $125,000/yr($80,000/yr$125,000/yr)

About the role

As a Project Engineer, you will join a project team tasked with the responsibility for all technical and engineering aspects of your project.  You will lead daily coordination between our clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and our employees. The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, predicting, and managing all the technical tasks to assure accuracy, proper resources, and quality for the lifecycle of the project.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Project Managers in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs

  • Prepare and forward submittals; confirm submittal complies with plans/specs

  • Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules

  • Play a lead role in the development of project plans

  • Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule

  • Review change proposals from trade partners and negotiate as appropriate

  • Facilitate with the Project Manager and Superintendent in the coordination of drawings

  • Draft change orders. Solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers. Perform scope take-off and estimate costs

  • Lead close out of project; includes assembling manuals and other warranties for turnover to owner and preparation final payment documents for subcontractors

  • Develop and lead training sessions for your team and trade partners

  • Take ownership of document management applications

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience

  • 2+ years experience in an engineer, project engineer, or a similar role in the construction industry.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration

  • Demonstrated ability reading drawings and specifications

  • Computer proficient including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Interest and passion for building and the industry

  • Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships

Preferred Qualifications

  • OSHA 10 certification

  • Procore experience

  • Primavera P6 experience

  • Experience working for a general contractor

Clark Civil

Clark Civil performs heavy/civil work including airport, heavy rail, light rail, bridges, interstate road work, electrical substations and transmission & distribution, interstate road work, water and wastewater treatment, and facilities projects ranging from $10 million to $500 million. Clark Civil delivers projects through a variety of contracting methods, including design/build, construction manager at-risk, and general contracting.  With a staff of over 20 percent professional engineers, Clark Civil's projects are led by an experienced heavy/civil technical staff and supported by a multidisciplinary, in-house team. Clark Civil is a division of Clark Construction Group, LLC.

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. 

Work Environment

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. 

The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and

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