Heavy Civil Construction Engineer

Heavy Civil Construction Engineer The Misch Group Anaheim, CA Job Details Full-time $200,000 - $225,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance 401(k) Qualifications Engineering project budget management Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Construction team management Managing civil engineering project budgets Public sector construction project management Full Job Description Description Job Description Title Heavy Civil Construction Engineer Location Anaheim / Orange County, California Compensation $200,000 target base, with flexibility up to $225,000 for the right candidate About the Opportunity Our client is a family-owned heavy civil contractor in Southern California with a long-tenured team and a strong reputation in public infrastructure. The company delivers complex public works projects built to Caltrans specifications and is known for stability, low turnover, and a practical field-oriented culture.

Typical project types include:

Bridge construction Freeway widening Retaining walls Pump stations Large structural concrete infrastructure Seismic-resistant public works projects Position Summary This role is ideal for a contractor-side heavy civil professional who understands how to execute Caltrans-driven public works projects from both a field and financial perspective. The right person will bring strong experience in project execution, budgeting, crew leadership, and day-to-day coordination on large infrastructure work. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Lead or support execution of heavy civil and public works projects built to Caltrans standards Manage project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and overall financial performance Oversee field operations and help drive safe, efficient project delivery Coordinate crews, subcontractors, schedules, and project resources Support project planning, documentation, change management, and client coordination Help ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, quality standards, and public agency requirements Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required Background 10+ years of construction experience Experience working for a contractor, not a design or consulting organization Strong background in heavy civil or public works construction Caltrans specification experience Budget ownership or meaningful project financial responsibility Crew management and field operations exposure Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship Clean driving record preferred due to company vehicle eligibility Preferred Project Experience Bridges Freeway widening or highway work Retaining walls Pump stations Large concrete structures Seismic or transportation infrastructure Preferred Titles / Profile Strong candidates may come from backgrounds such as: Project Engineer Senior Project Engineer Project Manager Contractor-side Resident Engineer Candidates from major or well-regarded infrastructure contractors are especially relevant, particularly those with direct Caltrans project execution experience. Benefits Benefits 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee 50% family health coverage 401(k) Profit-sharing plan Company vehicle About The Misch Group Stone Hendricks Group is a direct-hire search firm that brings together years of experience and a diverse range of talent to connect businesses with exceptional job candidates. With a focus on timely and effective recruitment, we understand the power of a well-formed employee base in helping businesses achieve their goals. We offer our services to businesses of all sizes, providing qualified candidates for blue- and grey-collar roles, as well as white-collar and executive positions. The success of our direct-hire search process is driven by our advanced training, proprietary technology, and extensive network across industries. At Stone Hendricks Group, we value integrity and prioritize connectedness, commitment, and candor in our interactions with both employers and job seekers. Our clients consider us trusted advisors, relying on the highly personalized service we provide and our ability to find candidates that are an ideal fit for their unique needs. Choose Stone Hendricks Group for unsurpassed direct-hire search services that match successful organizations with talented job candidates.