Jobs · Engineering · California

Civil Project Engineer – Site Development & Infrastructure

The Contractor Consultants · Milpitas, CA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$75k–$100k/yrFull-time

About the role

Bridge the Gap Between Civil Design and Field Execution. Brixco Construction, Inc. is seeking a high-caliber Civil Project Engineer to serve as a vital technical anchor for our operations in Milpitas. Specializing in essential community infrastructure, mass sitework, and complex utility pipelines, our firm delivers high-performance solutions across the region.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Subcontractor Coordination: Partner directly with Project Managers to coordinate subcontractor workflows and internal teams, enforcing strict project schedule adherence and budget retention.
  • Technical Plan Review: Review and analyze civil blueprints, project specifications, and contracts to ensure total engineering compliance across all field applications.
  • Document Control Command: Author, track, and manage critical project document loops, maintaining absolute organization over RFIs, submittals, material approvals, and change order logs.
  • Preconstruction Estimating Support: Conduct precise material quantity takeoffs, review earthwork metrics, and coordinate bid solicitations to support ongoing estimating pipelines.
  • Quality Control Site Inspections: Execute regular site visits and field inspections to verify that on-site methods, grading, and structural components meet elite quality standards.
  • Project Cost Tracking: Maintain highly accurate project cost databases to ensure complete financial transparency and budget stability for corporate stakeholders.
  • Field Technical Problem-Solving: Collaborate in real time with field superintendents and foremen to resolve engineering conflicts, clarify plans, and uphold strict site safety protocols.

What You Need To Succeed (Qualifications)

  • Technical Software Literacy: Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced capability in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and cost tracking.
  • Organizational Mastery: Elite analytical and organizational skills with a disciplined approach to managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication skills necessary for professional stakeholder management and inter-trade coordination.
  • Collaboration Skills: A proven ability to work productively across diverse environments, bridging the communication loop between office-based executives and field-based crews.
  • Core Construction Foundations: A solid baseline understanding of structural construction methods, civil materials, and general project coordination workflows.

Preferred Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related technical discipline.
  • Prior internship, field exposure, or hands-on experience within a heavy civil, underground utilities, or earthwork infrastructure setting.
  • A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a demonstrated eagerness to master advanced civil estimation and project control software.

Compensation & Premium Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 annual base salary based strictly on your experience and technical scope.
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance structures.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous allocations for Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays.
  • Professional Assets: High-quality specialized safety equipment and protective field gear fully provided by the firm.
  • Career Trajectory: Access to structured internal mentorship, paid continuous education, and defined pathways for rapid advancement into Project Manager roles.
  • Culture Perks: Direct access to company-sponsored networking events, team outings, and collective building excursions.

About Brixco Construction, Inc.

Brixco Construction, Inc. is a premier civil infrastructure leader built on a foundation of integrity, teamwork, and operational excellence. We foster a highly supportive, family-oriented environment where hard work is recognized and our engineers are provided the corporate tools and field exposure required to build an outstanding, career-long legacy.

Learn more at: https://brixco.co/

Brixco Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local regulations.

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