Civil Construction Engineer

Location: New Hampton, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to $150,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
Travel: Extensive travel across multiple states

We are seeking an experienced Civil Construction Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license to provide engineering, construction, and quality control leadership for a multi-state organization operating in the heavy civil construction, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate industries.

This is a hands-on senior engineering position combining civil engineering, construction management, quality assurance/quality control, materials, and field operations.

• Review and approve engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and technical documents.

• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and engineering proposals.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight on major construction projects.

• Conduct field inspections and assist with resolving technical and construction issues.

• Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

• Develop and maintain construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs.

• Manage and support Quality Control Managers, technicians, and other technical personnel.

• Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS).

• Oversee quality audits, testing programs, recordkeeping, and calibration activities.

• Investigate quality issues and develop corrective actions.

• Review concrete mix designs, strength history, and project-specific mix submittals.

• Assist with bidding activities, including reviewing plans, specifications, and addendums.

• Coordinate and maintain required personnel certifications.

• Assist with standardizing engineering designs, product codes, and quality procedures.

• Work with sales and operations teams to ensure technical requirements and project submittals are accurate.

• Provide technical support for major projects across multiple states.

• Mentor and develop engineers, field technicians, and QC personnel.

• Communicate project and quality-related issues, trends, and recommendations to management.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related ABET-accredited engineering program.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• 7-10+ years of experience in civil construction engineering, heavy civil infrastructure, construction management, or a related field.

• Experience leading or managing quality control/quality assurance programs.

• Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, submittals, and technical documentation.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to mentor engineers, technicians, and field personnel.

• Willingness to travel extensively across multiple states.

• Heavy highway or transportation construction experience.

• State DOT project experience.

• Concrete, asphalt, aggregate, or construction materials experience.

• ACI certifications.

• OSHA training.

• Experience with federal specifications, including FAA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Railroad, or DOT requirements.

• Experience with concrete mix designs and materials testing.

• Experience developing or managing a Quality Management System (QMS).

This position requires a combination of office, field, construction site, and production facility work.

The role may require:

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and crouching.

• Reaching above, below, and at shoulder level.

• Operating hand and foot controls.

• Lifting, lowering, and carrying 50+ pounds.

• Working in active construction and production environments.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays and Bereavement Pay

• 401(k) with Company Match

• $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

• Annual Safety Incentive

• Clothing Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.

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