Project Engineer

Project Engineer — Heavy Civil / FDOTNaples, FLProject Engineer - Heavy Civil / FDOTEmployment Type: Direct Hire · Full-TimeCompensation: $95,000 - $120,000 + BonusCategory: Construction - Heavy Civil / Highway / FDOTThe OpportunityReady to grow your construction career with one of Florida's top builders? A leading heavy-civil contractor is hiring a Project Engineer for an active FDOT roadway project in the Naples area. This is a hands-on role with real mentorship, a strong backlog behind it, and clear room to move up — a great next step for an engineer who wants to build a career, not just fill a seat.Why You'll Want This Role- Strong pay plus upside — $95,000 to $120,000 base plus bonus.- A genuine growth path.

Learn the business from senior project staff who invest in developing engineers, with a clear track toward Senior PE and beyond.- Meaningful FDOT roadway work in one of Florida's most desirable markets.- The stability of an established, well-funded contractor with a deep project pipeline.- Direct-hire with full benefits — medical, retirement, PTO, and the backing of a top Florida builder.What You'll Do- Manage RFIs and submittals — keep information moving between designers, the owner, and subcontractors.- Support the Superintendent in the field on material tracking, subcontractor scheduling, and daily sequencing.- Help track quantities, pay estimates, and project costs.- Review plans and specs to catch conflicts and constructability issues early.- Keep documentation, daily reports, and records aligned to FDOT standards.- Support scheduling, look-ahead planning, and change-order documentation.What You Bring- 2+ years of project or field engineering in heavy-civil / heavy-highway construction.- A heavy-civil / FDOT roadway background (or comparable DOT roadway experience).- Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.- A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field — or equivalent field experience.- The ability to read civil construction plans and specifications.Nice To Have- Direct FDOT project experience.- Familiarity with Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project.- EIT certification or measurable progress toward a PE license.