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Senior Project Engineer

Sacramento, CA

On-site Contract

$88 to $108 an hour

The employer is an engineering firm specializing in rail, transit and multimodal transportation.

The employer is looking for a Senior Project Engineer in Sacramento, CA. In this role you will set technical direction alongside an experienced construction engineering team and take real ownership of your work. This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role is on site at our Sacramento location.

What you’ll do

  • Review drawings and specifications for conflicts
  • Manage RFIs, submittals and change orders on commercial construction projects
  • Attend owner and subcontractor meetings and keep minutes
  • Coordinate subcontractors and track the project schedule
  • Track budgets and costs alongside the project manager
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work
  • Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Comfort working on active job sites
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to read construction drawings
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • OSHA 30 certification
  • Experience on projects over $20M

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Sacramento, CA is $88 – $108 per hour. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Weekly pay
  • Potential to convert to a full-time role
  • Access to medical coverage

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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