Project Engineer

Shimmick • Glendale, CA

7h • $135,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Shimmick is seeking a Project Engineer based in Glendale, California, in the greater Los Angeles area. The role will initially support the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, a 19-mile transit corridor connecting North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Eagle Rock, and Pasadena. The project includes 22 new stations and is designed to offer faster, more reliable transit, reduce congestion, and improve air quality through zero-emission electric buses.

The Project Engineer supports day-to-day project activities and field operations, reviews project documents, coordinates with subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews, and assists with cost, schedule, quality, safety, and environmental efforts. The role is part of Shimmick’s Southwest Division, which focuses on public-owner projects in Southern California across water resources, water treatment, transportation, and transit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, plus 6 years of heavy civil construction experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Heavy civil transportation infrastructure project experience, such as roadway, street improvement, earthworks, or bridge structures.

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, dental, and vision coverage.
• Options to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA).
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, and legal and identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

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