Project Engineer

Shimmick • Glendale, CA

13d • $140,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Shimmick is seeking a talented and experienced Project Engineer to be based in the greater Los Angeles area. In this role, you will initially support the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, a progressive 19-mile transit corridor connecting North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Eagle Rock, and Pasadena. Featuring 22 new stations, the BRT line is designed to provide faster and more reliable transit options, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality by utilizing zero-emission electric buses.
At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.
Southwest Division
Shimmick’s Southwest Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in Southern California, across water resources, water treatment, transportation, and transit markets. Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $828 million Gerald Desmond Bridge, the first cable-stayed vehicular bridge in California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 8 years of heavy civil construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Heavy civil transportation infrastructure project experience (roadway, street improvement, earthworks, bridge structures, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Previous heavy civil construction experience in a self-perform environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day project activities and field operations.
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and track RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews.
• Support cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance efforts.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance on-site.
• Facilitate effective communication among project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Employer paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Legal insurance
• Identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior