Stone Hendricks Group

Heavy Civil Construction Engineer

Stone Hendricks Group  •  $200k - $225k/yr  •  California, MD (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

Heavy Civil Construction Engineer

Department: Construction, Engineering, & Skilled Trades

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: California

Compensation: $200,000 - $225,000 / year



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


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

Stone Hendricks Group

About Stone Hendricks Group

Helping Businesses Grow by Connecting Talent with Opportunity

At Stone Hendricks Group, we believe that a company’s success is driven by its people. As a Client Partnership Specialist, my role is to bridge the gap between businesses and top-tier talent, ensuring that every hire contributes to innovation, efficiency, and long-term success.

A Strategic Approach to Recruitment

Our approach goes beyond simply filling roles—we focus on building teams that align with your company’s vision, culture, and long-term objectives. With access to a broad network of professionals across industries, we don’t just match resumes to job descriptions; we match people to purpose.

A Proven Process with Proven Results

*Industry Expertise: Our deep industry connections and proprietary search technology allow us to deliver highly qualified, pre-screened candidates.

*Tailored Talent Solutions: We customize searches based on your company’s specific needs, ensuring alignment in skills, culture, and values.

*Speed & Precision: Our data-driven recruitment process and extensive candidate pipeline mean we can provide hire-ready professionals faster than traditional search methods.

At Stone Hendricks Group, we don’t just recruit—we build high-performing teams that drive business success. Let’s connect and discuss how we can help you find the right talent to meet your goals.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Year Founded
2021
Website
stonehendricks.com
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