Senior Project Engineer

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: Lathrop, CA

Direct hire full time perm job

JD

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of complex precast projects. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between sophisticated structural design and successful project delivery. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that every element—from initial drawing preparation to final onsite installation—meets our rigorous standards for quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the engineering, structural analysis, and technical specification for multiple concurrent precast projects.
• Project Management: Oversee project lifecycles from award to closeout, managing schedules, budgets, and resource forecasting.
• Design & Optimization: Provide expertise in the design of precast elements and internal plant improvement projects, including ancillary structures and manufacturing facilities.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, architects, and public agencies (including Caltrans) to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Mentorship: Supervise and develop a team of project engineers and drafters, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Safety & Quality: Enforce strict HSE protocols and implement rigorous quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry and agency standards.
• Field Representation: Occasionally visit jobsites to oversee installation and represent the company’s technical interests on-the-ground.

Professional Qualifications

• Licensure: Active California Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in precast concrete design and project management within the construction or manufacturing industry.
• Technical Proficiency: * Expertise in structural analysis software (e.g., RISA-3D, ETABS, or SAP2000).
• High proficiency in drafting software and Bluebeam; experience with BIM is a significant plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Post-graduate degree preferred).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication, strong presentation skills, and a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams.
• Logistics: Valid California Driver’s License and legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The Senior Project Engineer, is responsible for preparing engineering drawings and managing (planning, forecasting, resourcing, etc.) projects in the public and private sectors. The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the engineering and technical specification of ongoing projects for the proper implementation of all project elements. The Senior Project Engineer is to establish and maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, and staff members during the course of the project and must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The Senior Project Engineer will work closely with the Chief Engineer, President, other Project Engineers, Detailers/Drafters and work with staff across departments to ensure successful project delivery within

scope, budget and schedule. Occasionally, the Senior Project Engineer will be required to work at project jobsites to oversee the installation of products as a representative.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Health and Safety: Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all stakeholders.
• Project Management: Lead and manage multiple precast concrete projects concurrently, from project award to contract closeout, ensuring adherence to project timelines (schedule), budgets, and quality standards.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop project plans, schedules, and budgets. Coordinate project activities, resources, and materials to ensure timely and efficient project execution. Conduct and attend regular project meetings to monitor progress, address issues,
• and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Engineering Design: Provide technical expertise in the design and engineering of precast concrete elements, including structural analysis, detailing, and optimization. Provide technical expertise in the design, engineering and detailing of plant improvement projects (eg. ancillary building structures, casting beds and manufacturing facilities).
• Client and Agency Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, contractors and agencies (eg. Caltrans) throughout the project lifecycle, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and managing expectations effectively.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor project engineers, drafters, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with project execution and develop proactive mitigation strategies to minimize impact and ensure project success.
• Quality Control: Implement and enforce rigorous quality control processes to uphold product quality and compliance with industry standards and specifications. Assist in developing and maintaining quality control

Required Skills/Abilities

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in precast concrete design, engineering, and project management within the construction industry.
• Highly proficient with structural analysis and design software (e.g., RISA-3D, ETABS, SAP2000).
• Highly proficient with drafting software and Bluebeam software. Proficiency with BIM software is desirable.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office software (eg. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical mentorship skills.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex precast concrete projects on time and within budget.
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies, building codes, agency standards and industry standards related to precast concrete manufacturing and installation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and excellent presentation skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. A post-graduate degree is not mandatory but desirable.
• California Professional Engineering License (P.E.) required.
• Valid California Driver's License
• Work authorization, the right to work in the United States without sponsorship