Project Engineer – Marine Construction (Los Angeles, CA)

An established marine construction contractor is seeking a Project Engineer to support active field operations in Long Beach, CA. This role focuses on daily coordination with crews, tracking production, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.

The Project Engineer serves as a key liaison between field teams and office staff, supporting superintendents and foremen, maintaining accurate production records, and assisting with scheduling and material coordination. Depending on project needs, this role may also function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) or Quality Control (QC) Manager on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in compliance with EM 385-1-1 standards.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Safety Compliance

• Support enforcement of MSHA, OSHA, Corps of Engineers, and internal safety policies

• Participate in and lead field safety meetings

• Monitor field activities for quality and regulatory compliance

• Maintain required documentation to support compliance standards

Field Coordination

• Work onsite with superintendents and foremen to plan and execute daily activities

• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials for upcoming work

• Communicate with project leadership and material suppliers

• Verify field conditions and adjust plans for safety and efficiency

Production Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain daily logs of crew activity, production quantities, and equipment usage

• Track installed quantities for reporting and payment documentation

• Monitor production progress and report variances

Surveying

• Conduct progress surveys to verify completed work

• Prepare cross sections and bathymetric documentation to support reporting

Scheduling & Planning

• Assist with development and maintenance of project schedules

• Identify potential delays and support mitigation planning

Additional Duties

• Provide technical support for layout, surveying, and documentation

• Assist with as-built documentation and progress photography

Projects may require extended out-of-town assignments. Lodging is provided. Weekend work may be required depending on project schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in field/project engineering, construction management, or superintendent roles on marine or heavy civil projects

• Valid California driver’s license with acceptable driving record

• Ability to obtain a TWIC credential

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam

• Experience managing construction documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and payment tracking

Preferred Qualifications

USACE Project Experience

• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 hazard and safety compliance requirements

• Completed EM 385-1-1 training suitable for SSHO or QC Manager responsibilities

Surveying Experience

• Hydrographic and/or topographic surveying

• Experience using Hypack

Estimating

• Experience preparing construction estimates

• Familiarity with HeavyBid software

Scheduling

• Experience with Excel, MS Project, and Primavera P6

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required

• Effective verbal communication skills

• Ability to climb in and out of marine equipment

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Kieran Mead