Senior Construction Engineer

Location: Palmdale, California. Project: Palmdale Water Reclamation Plant Influent Pump Station Modification for the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD), including upgrades to influent pumping and electrical systems, construction of a new utility building, and associated civil improvements.

Shimmick, with over 100 years of expertise, is a dynamic infrastructure builder focused on water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction. The Southwest Division, headquartered in Irvine, serves large public owners in Southern California across water treatment, transportation, and transit markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to field crews, ensuring accurate interpretation of drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Oversee layout, surveying, and grade control to maintain project accuracy.
• Help manage and implement construction methodologies and best practices in collaboration with the superintendent and project team.
• Report to and support the superintendent in day‑to‑day tasks.
• Manage subcontractor scopes to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate and interface with inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage assigned Force Account work.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure work meets Shimmick’s quality standards and project specifications.
• Work with the Quality Control/Project team to document and resolve non‑conformances.
• Assist in safety audits and enforce compliance with OSHA and Shimmick safety policies.
• Promote a safety‑first culture by proactively identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules.
• Track material quantities, labor hours, and equipment utilization to support cost‑control efforts.
• Identify and help resolve potential project delays or budget overruns.
• Work closely with the project team—including project manager, engineers, superintendent, and foremen—to facilitate smooth execution.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and as‑built documentation.
• Participate in daily and weekly construction meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
• Serve as a liaison between the field and office, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.
• Utilize construction management software such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Procore, Microsoft Office packages, CMiC, etc.
• Maintain organized field records and documentation for closeout and future reference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field plus 4 years of relevant heavy‑civil experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Established water/wastewater treatment plant construction project experience (preferred).
• Heavy‑civil construction background with understanding of construction methods, means, and materials.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Effective leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor, high‑paced field environments.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance‑abuse test. This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $112,000 – $135,000 per year, depending on experience and/or education.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans, including a $0‑premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options.
• 100% employer‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off program that includes paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and PTO days.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal protection, and identity‑theft protection.