Job Description

Project Engineer – Heavy Civil, Marine & Rail Bridge (Travel)

GPAC is recruiting for an established heavy civil contractor that builds and rehabilitates railroad bridges, movable bridges, and locks & dams nationwide for Class I railroads, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and state DOTs. They are hiring 1-2 engineers at the Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or APM level depending on experience.

What you'll do

• Support project management and field operations on railroad bridge, lock & dam, and marine projects
• Handle submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, schedules, quantities, and cost tracking
• Coordinate with owners, inspectors, subcontractors, and field crews; support QA/QC and safety
• Travel to project sites nationwide on a 14 days on / 7 days off or 9 days on / 5 days off rotation

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management
• Willingness to travel on a 14/7 or 9/5 rotation

Preferred

• Railroad construction experience, especially railroad bridges
• Lock & dam, marine, or USACE project experience
• Heavy civil or bridge field experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base $95K-$130K+ depending on experience
• Short-term incentive bonus up to 20%
• Per diem based on cost of living
• Travel and living expenses covered
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with 6% match
• PTO and continued growth potential

Contact: Nate Otto, Director, GPAC, nate.otto@gogpac.com, (605) 401-6171

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.