Project Engineer Jobs in California

Browse project engineer construction leadership roles in California. Every listing includes project type, travel requirements, compensation details, and required certifications.

26 active listings

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$97,500 – $117,425 median $101,250

The middle half of posted pay on the 24 of 26 listings here that post it. The full range is $82,500–$308,464. Employers don't have to post pay, so this describes these listings, not the whole market. Compare pay across roles

Field Engineer - Electrical Construction

Kiewit

Irvine, CAFull-time$95,000-$105,000/yearTravel and relocation as needed; work may occur at various locations
Industrial

Support industrial electrical construction projects as a Field Engineer with Kiewit MEC in Irvine, with relocation opportunities across multiple markets.

Sep 24, 2026View Details

Project Engineer Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch

Rancho Cordova, CAFull-time$126,423-$249,522/yearTravel to client sites
Infrastructure

Lead multidisciplinary water and wastewater infrastructure projects for an employee-owned engineering firm in Rancho Cordova.

Aug 28, 2026View Details

Field Engineer- Spring 2027 Grads

PCL Construction

San Diego, CAFull-time$83,000-$88,000/year
Commercial

Launch your field engineering career with PCL on Southern California building projects in Glendale, San Diego, or Santa Barbara.

Sep 22, 2026View Details

Senior Project Engineer

PCL Construction

Ventura, CAFull-time$101,500-$125,500/year
Infrastructure

Support civil construction delivery and subcontract administration as a Senior Project Engineer with PCL in Ventura, California.

Sep 21, 2026View Details

Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Garney Construction

Santa Barbara, CAFull-time$82,500-$105,000/yearWilling to travel as required
Infrastructure

Launch your project management career supporting water and wastewater construction projects with Garney in Santa Barbara.

Aug 29, 2026View Details

Project Engineer- Plant Operations

Garney Construction

San Diego, CAFull-time$82,500-$105,000/yearWillingness to travel as needed
Infrastructure

Launch your project management career as a Project Engineer supporting Garney operations in San Diego.

Sep 15, 2026View Details

Structural Field Engineer - Infrastructure/Transportation

Kiewit

San Diego, CAFull-time$90,000-$110,000/yearProjects throughout the U.S.; relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home available
Infrastructure

Support major water, wastewater, transportation, and heavy civil projects as a Structural Field Engineer based in San Diego.

Aug 24, 2026View Details

Project Engineer InfrastructureTransportation

Kiewit

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$115,938-$121,459/year
Infrastructure

Mid-level Project Engineer supporting water, transportation, roadway, and heavy civil infrastructure projects from Los Angeles.

Sep 1, 2026View Details

Senior Substation Automation Engineer Grid Modernization (IEC 61850)

Black & Veatch

Irvine, CAFull-time$163,404-$308,464/year
Infrastructure

Lead IEC 61850 digital and virtual substation modernization from Black & Veatch’s Irvine office with a nationally recognized infrastructure team.

Sep 1, 2026View Details

Field Engineer Electrical Construction

Kiewit

Irvine, CAFull-time$95,000-$105,000/year
IndustrialInfrastructure

Support electrical construction engineering and project controls for industrial work with Kiewit MEC in Irvine, with travel and relocation opportunities.

Aug 30, 2026View Details

Project Engineer Electrical Construction

Kiewit

Irvine, CAFull-time$116,000/yr - $165,000/yr
Industrial

Lead project engineering and controls for complex electrical construction work with Kiewit's MEC Industrial District in Irvine.

Aug 30, 2026View Details

Substation Protection & Controls Engineer San DiegoIrvine

Kiewit

San Diego, CAFull-time$123,000-$129,000/year
Infrastructure

Design protection and controls for 12–500 kV utility substations with Kiewit Power Engineering in San Diego or Irvine.

Aug 27, 2026View Details

Project Engineer Water Projects

PCL Construction

San Diego, CAFull-time$90,000-$116,500/year
Infrastructure

Project Engineer opportunity supporting a major water/wastewater infrastructure project with PCL Construction in San Diego.

Aug 27, 2026View Details

Field Engineer Heavy Civil Construction Transportation

Kiewit

Fairfield, CAFull-time$85,000-$110,000/year
Infrastructure

Support a $152M I-80 transportation upgrade as a Field Engineer in Fairfield, California, with a major heavy civil contractor.

Aug 27, 2026View Details

Electrical Project Engineer

PCL Construction

San Diego, CAFull-time$90,000-$116,500/year
Infrastructure

Join PCL as an Electrical Project Engineer supporting electrical and I&C construction at a daily onsite San Diego jobsite.

Aug 27, 2026View Details

Field Engineer 1 Southern California

Kiewit

Costa Mesa, CAFull-time$85,000-$95,000/year
Infrastructure

Launch your construction engineering career with a Costa Mesa-based infrastructure team supporting major transportation and heavy civil projects nationwide.

Aug 27, 2026View Details

Field Engineer 1 Northern California District

Kiewit

Fairfield, CAFull-time$87,000-$96,000/year
Infrastructure

Launch your field engineering career on major California transportation and heavy civil infrastructure projects with Kiewit.

Aug 27, 2026View Details

Senior Project Engineer

PCL Construction

Glendale, CAFull-time$102,000-$132,000/year
Infrastructure

Senior Project Engineer supporting infrastructure and building projects for PCL in Glendale, with a $102K-$132K salary range and strong employee-owner benefits.

Aug 27, 2026View Details

Project Engineer 3

Kiewit

Irvine, CAFull-time$161,000-$168,000/year
Industrial

Lead project engineering, controls, contracts, and field coordination for complex industrial electrical construction in Irvine.

Aug 27, 2026View Details

Project Engineer

PCL Construction

Ventura, CAFull-time$90,000-$111,000/year
Infrastructure

Support complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects as a Project Engineer with PCL in Ventura, California.

Aug 27, 2026View Details

Project Engineer 1 Santa Clara

JE Dunn Construction

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$101,000-$103,000/year
Commercial

Launch your construction management career supporting field operations, quality, procurement, and closeout on JE Dunn projects in Santa Clara.

Aug 19, 2026View Details

Project Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction

Kiewit

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$100,000-$130,000/year
Infrastructure

Support a $3B heavy civil tunnel and transportation program as a Project Engineer based on-site in Santa Clara, California.

Aug 18, 2026View Details

Field Engineer Heavy Civil Construction

Kiewit

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$85,000-$110,000/year
Infrastructure

Support a $3B tunnel and station infrastructure project as a Field Engineer in Santa Clara, with heavy civil travel opportunities across the West Coast.

Aug 18, 2026View Details

Field Engineer Heavy Civil Construction, Water Treatment

Kiewit

Los Gatos, CAFull-time$85,000-$110,000/year
Infrastructure

Support a $305M water treatment upgrade as a Field Engineer in Los Gatos, with heavy civil responsibilities and long-term infrastructure career growth.

Aug 18, 2026View Details

Project Engineer - Federal Projects

Garney Construction

Charlotte, NCFull-timePay not postedWillingness to travel as needed
Infrastructure

Launch your project management career as a Charlotte-based Project Engineer supporting Garney’s federal construction projects.

Sep 13, 2026View Details

Senior Project Engineer

PCL Construction

Long Beach, CAFull-time$101,500-$125,500/year
Infrastructure

Join PCL Construction as a Senior Project Engineer supporting a water/wastewater civil project in Long Beach with a 100% employee-owned contractor.

Aug 17, 2026View Details

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