Project Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction

Job overview

The Project Engineer role is based at the Palmer, AK office and supports remote project sites; the posting describes office and field work. Compensation is not specified. The position supports construction projects under the direction of a Project Manager or designated engineering staff. The role helps plan, design, assess, and oversee construction and maintenance work. It contributes to project execution by tracking schedules, budgets, labor, equipment, materials, and safety; assisting with field surveys and inspections; and coordinating technical information across operations, engineering, accounting, and project teams.

What you'll do

• Help plan and design project systems and structures and prepare drawings
• track project, labor, equipment, safety, schedule, and progress reports
• identify worksite challenges and potential solutions
• review blueprints and specifications and calculate dimensions and material quantities
• assist with construction, operations, and maintenance at project sites
• participate in surveying and site inspections
• estimate material, equipment, and labor costs
• prepare reports and bid proposals
• provide technical assistance
• monitor safety
• and update project schedules, tracking, and budgets.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

heavy civil construction

construction projects

project scheduling

budget tracking

field surveys

site inspections

safety monitoring

palmer ak

cruz construction

remote project sites

monday–friday office hours

weekend work typical

frequent travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Once eligible: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability, and holiday pay.

Why this role

The posting describes remote heavy civil construction work, including structures and ice roads, with exposure to severe Arctic temperatures and frequent travel to remote project sites.

About the employer

Cruz Construction is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.