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Junior Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Underground Utilities Ortiz Corporation General Engineering Contractors - 1.5 National City, CA Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) On-the-job training Qualifications Civil engineering Project engineering Water systems Underground utilities installation Civil Engineering Full Job Description Junior Project Engineer Ortiz Corporation | National City, CA 91950 $20.00 - $30.00 per hour | Full-time | In person About the Role Ortiz Corporation is a heavy civil general engineering contractor specializing in public works underground utility construction, including sewer, water, storm drain, roadway restoration, and resurfacing. We are seeking a Junior Project Engineer to support our growing portfolio of municipal infrastructure projects throughout San Diego County. This role serves as a central coordination point between project managers, field crews, subcontractors, inspectors, vendors, and municipal agencies, helping keep documentation, procurement, scheduling, and construction operations moving forward in compliance with contract requirements. This position is well suited for a recent college graduate or early-career candidate who already has a strong technical foundation and wants to grow into project management through hands-on experience in both the field and office. What You'll Do Project Coordination

• Coordinate daily communication between project managers, foremen, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and municipal representatives.
• Track outstanding issues, pending approvals, shutdowns, procurement items, and closeout tasks.
• Support weekly look-ahead scheduling and planning meetings. Construction Administration
• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs using owner-specific systems and formats.
• Review plans and specifications to identify conflicts and constructability concerns.
• Prepare, review, and track material and product submittals for compliance.
• Coordinate material testing and inspections and maintain testing logs. Underground Utility & Resurfacing Support
• Support the construction of sewer mains, water mains, water services, and replumb systems.
• Coordinate shutdown scheduling, utility tie-ins, trench restoration, and resurfacing activities.
• Coordinate trench restoration, dig-outs, curb ramps, alley aprons, and roadway restoration work. Estimating & Cost Support
• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specifications.
• Assist with bid pricing, schedules of values, and subcontractor comparisons.
• Prepare Time & Material cost proposals using labor burden rates and equipment schedules.
• Support the pricing and development of change orders related to plan revisions and owner-directed scope changes. Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination
• Coordinate with utility, paving, striping, corrosion, drilling, welding, and concrete subcontractors.
• Track procurement of long-lead materials and specialty components.
• Maintain communication with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, and submittal requirements. What We're Looking For
• Recent graduates and early-career candidates are encouraged to apply. A college background in civil engineering, construction management, engineering technology, drafting, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD gained through college coursework, internships, or professional experience. Candidates should already have a solid foundation in basic 2D drafting and should not require introductory AutoCAD training on the job.
• Comfort reading, navigating, annotating, and making basic modifications to construction drawings, including familiarity with layers, dimensions, layouts, and plan details.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of municipal specifications, standard drawings, and construction administration processes is preferred; relevant academic exposure will be considered for recent graduates.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to track multiple RFIs, submittals, schedules, and subcontractor activities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with quantity takeoffs and cost proposal development is a plus.
• Proficiency with PDF plan annotation and document management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, you will serve as the connector between the field, office, and client.

Preferred:

Experience using AI tools and other emerging technologies. We encourage innovation and welcome individuals who enjoy leveraging technology to improve productivity, solve problems, streamline workflows, and work more efficiently. Why Ortiz Corporation We're a hands-on, growing general engineering contractor delivering meaningful public infrastructure projects throughout San Diego County. You'll gain exposure to every phase of underground utility and roadway construction, from estimating through project closeout, while working alongside a team committed to investing in your growth toward a Project Manager role. Schedule

• Mon - Fri

Full-time Pay:

Final pay structure details will depend on the candidate's knowledge base and the hiring manager. Office Information 2000 McKinley Ave., National City, CA 91950

Work Location:

In person Benefits Dental insurance | Health insurance | 401k ______________________________________________________________________________________________

OFFICE INFO ADDRESS

2000 McKinley Ave. National City

CA 91950

(Enter through gate on Cleveland Ave)

OFFICE HRS

7:30am-4:30pm | Mon-Fri

HIRE PROCESS

To ensure a smooth and timely hiring process, please bring the following "original" documents when you come in to complete a job application or for an interview, as on-the-spot hiring may occur. These docs are required for E-Verify, the State of CA hiring process. Without them, any job offer made may be delayed or withdrawn:

• Original Social Security Card
• California Driver's License (CADL) _____________________________________________________________________________________________
• Pre-employment Drug Test form (provided by the company)
• CADL Driving record - available on-line Thank you for your cooperation.

Pay:

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Application Question(s): If you live in San Diego, enter "SD" and your earliest start date. If not, enter your earliest relocation/start date. What hourly pay range are you seeking? Do you have any planned time off in the near or foreseeable future? If yes, please list the dates. If no, write "None." On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience using AutoCAD? On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience using Bluebeam / PDF plan annotation? On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar)? On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience reading construction specifications? On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience performing quantity takeoffs? On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience with cost estimating and pricing? On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience preparing and tracking RFIs and submittals? On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience with change orders and T&M proposals? On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience using Microsoft Excel? On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience with public works construction? On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Expert, how would you rate your experience with underground utility construction? Have you worked at Ortiz in the past?

Work Location:

In person