Civil Engineer

A civil engineer with a PE license in heavy civil construction specializes in designing, managing, and overseeing large‑scale infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, tunnels, and utility systems. They combine technical expertise with field experience to ensure projects meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards while staying on schedule and within budget.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established, medium-sized organizationbased in New Jersey. They are a long‑established, multimillion‑dollar privately owned heavy construction and steel‑erection firm with roots dating back to the early 1900s. The company has evolved from a one‑person steel erection business into one of the East Coast's leading specialists in structural steel erection, precast concrete, bridge rehabilitation, steel fabrication, and tower crane rentals and erection. It has played a major role in shaping landmark infrastructure and building projects across the Philadelphia/South Jersey region and beyond, including contributions to Liberty Place in Philadelphia, the World Trade Center Memorial in New York, and the erection of 13,200 tons of structural steel for Lincoln Financial Field.

Description

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with verified technical competency and authority to approve engineering plans.
• Experienced in managing and executing heavy civil construction projects, including roads, bridges, utilities, and large‑scale infrastructure.
• Skilled in coordinating field operations, subcontractors, and construction schedules to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements for compliance and quality control.
• Adept at problem‑solving in dynamic job‑site environments, addressing structural, geotechnical, and logistical challenges.
• Strong communicator capable of collaborating with project owners, agencies, designers, and construction teams.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Civil Engineer should have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction practices and industry standards.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Job Offer

• Holds an active Professional Engineer (PE) license, demonstrating advanced technical competency and the ability to stamp and approve engineering designs.
• Brings extensive hands‑on experience in heavy civil construction, including highways, bridges, utility infrastructure, foundations, and large‑scale site development.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects from design through completion, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality.
• Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and field crews while maintaining schedule and budget control.
• Strong problem‑solver with the ability to assess site conditions, address engineering challenges, and implement effective solutions in fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communicator capable of collaborating with clients, regulatory agencies, designers, and construction teams to achieve project goals.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and regulatory standards relevant to heavy civil work.
• Demonstrates leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to safety throughout all project phases.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.