Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction - Solar

Granite Construction • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Granite is hiring a Project Engineer II to independently manage assigned project-engineering responsibilities supporting heavy civil construction projects, including project controls, field engineering, cost tracking, technical coordination, and documentation. The position works closely with project management and field leadership to coordinate work, solve problems, monitor performance, and keep execution aligned with cost, schedule, quality, and contract requirements.

This is an on-site, project-based position at active construction sites and requires regular travel. Travel varies with assignments and business needs; work may involve being away from home and moving between project locations as projects are completed. The role operates in both field and project-office environments.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant technical training and construction experience, and at least two years of relevant construction experience. The person hired should be able to independently manage assigned project-engineering responsibilities and demonstrate working knowledge of construction operations, project controls, and field coordination. Heavy civil and energy-related construction experience, along with familiarity with relevant construction software and machine-control systems, is preferred.

The work is performed primarily in an active construction/project-site environment, around large construction equipment and in outside working conditions. Granite offers a benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plans, wellness programs, and a 401(k) match. The base salary range is $79,972 to $119,958; pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, education, and other factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant technical training and construction experience.
• Two or more years of construction estimating, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing assigned project-engineering responsibilities, including project controls, quantities, field coordination, documentation, or technical support.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, equipment, materials, sequencing, and field operations.
• Ability to independently interpret plans, specifications, contract requirements, and technical information.
• Working knowledge of project controls, cost management, forecasting, quantity tracking, and production reporting.
• Ability to identify risks, evaluate information, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across field teams, project management, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Proficiency with construction technology, project controls, scheduling, estimating, and field-engineering tools appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to comply with and support Granite safety initiatives and requirements and abide by Granite's Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with heavy civil construction, earthwork/mass grading, paving, underground utilities, concrete, drainage, aggregate surfacing, or large-scale site development.
• Civil construction experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or substations, including grading, access roads, crane/equipment pads, drainage, or aggregate surfacing.
• Direct energy-sector experience is preferred but not required; comparable heavy civil, mass grading, and large-scale site-development experience is valued.
• Experience or familiarity with HCSS software, including HeavyJob.
• Familiarity with Trimble, Topcon, or comparable GPS/GNSS machine-control systems.
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned project-engineering activities from planning through completion.
• Interpret plans, specifications, drawings, and contract requirements to support field execution.
• Identify, coordinate, and document resolutions to design questions, constructability issues, changed conditions, and field conflicts.
• Coordinate layout, measurements, elevations, quantities, and other field-engineering activities.
• Manage assigned quantities, production tracking, labor, equipment, costs, forecasts, and project performance information.
• Support development and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, job controls, and reporting.
• Analyze cost and production information to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and review quantity takeoffs, material calculations, and supporting cost information.
• Communicate performance issues and support corrective actions with project and field leadership.
• Coordinate material planning, procurement, deliveries, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate project records, logs, status information, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate across field operations, project management, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and keep work progressing.
• Participate in project planning, coordination, and client meetings.
• Identify and communicate cost, schedule, production, quality, and technical risks.
• Provide guidance and support to Project Engineer I and other assigned project personnel.
• Share construction knowledge, project processes, and effective work practices with developing team members.
• Apply lessons learned to improve project controls, documentation, coordination, and execution.
• Demonstrate readiness for broader project and leadership responsibility.
• Lead with safety and stay connected to field operations; own assigned workstreams and deliver accurate, timely results.
• Comply with and support Granite safety initiatives and requirements and abide by Granite's Code of Conduct.
• Work effectively as part of a team and drive as required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance, including two PPO plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans, including HSA or FSA options
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer; immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

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