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Project Engineer - Northern California

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Folsom, California, United States of America

Who We Are

Sukut Construction is a nationwide heavy civil general contractor with more than 57 years of proven performance and industry expertise across residential, public, and commercial projects.

Our commitment to excellence in people and projects has earned us hundreds of industry awards and recognitions. We develop and implement innovative, technologically sound solutions for complex land development, natural resource, and renewable energy challenges across the United States. With a fully GPS-guided, company-owned and maintained fleet of more than 200 pieces of heavy equipment and proprietary technology for heavy civil engineering and logistics, our decades-long track record supports innovative and efficient work practices. This approach helps us deliver projects efficiently and cost-effectively.

Our employee-first culture, open-door policy, and family-like environment create a welcoming workplace where everyone is encouraged to learn and grow.

Sukut is seeking a dynamic project engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career with a company where building excellence in people and projects is why we exist!

Your Role

As a project engineer, you will assist the project managers on the jobs, both in the office and field, to manage multiple projects successfully.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with various aspects of estimating and project management work such as project submittals, preparing scope of work, safety compliance, subcontract writing, budget development and oversight, scheduling, analysis, pricing labor and materials, vendor management, change order processing, and document control.

  • Interact with our external clients during weekly project meetings

What You’ll Need:

  • Aptitude to manage multiple projects with precision and speed.

  • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines while maintaining focus on quality and process improvement.

  • Detail oriented and self-motivated.

  • Effective written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills.

  • Sound economic-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed and logical decisions.

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Management, Civil Engineering or similar field from accredited College or University; and previous work experience on large Heavy Civil/Heavy Highway projects is preferred.

  • 3 - 7 years experience reflecting the knowledge and skills listed above.

  • Experience reading plans and working with earthmoving, storm drains, sewers and water lines is preferred.

  • Knowledge and experience in appropriate software programs such as Primavera, Suretrak, etc. CAD tools as needed for the designated project

  • Any equivalent combination of acceptable education, training, and experience.

Sukut Benefits Overview

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Sukut paying 100% of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

  • Employer-funded HSA contribution

  • Employer-paid life insurance and identity theft plan for employees.

  • Voluntary supplemental health and welfare plans.

  • 401(k) employer contribution, whether you contribute or not.

  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time.

  • Profit sharing bonus potential.

  • Employee-owned

  • Car Allowance Program

Compensation

The reasonable compensation range for this position includes a new hire base salary rate of $85,000 to $105,000 annually + comprehensive benefits + potential for a discretionary profit-sharing bonus.

Individual pay within this compensation range may span multiple levels within the role and is determined by assessing job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.  It also factors in market demands and business needs.  The disclosed range may be subject to change or modification based on business needs in the future.

Sukut Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies / Recruiting Firms

Sukut Construction will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Sukut Construction employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Sukut Construction property: Sukut Construction mailing address, fax machine or any email address; Sukut Construction employees; or to Sukut Construction's applicant/candidate database. Sukut Construction will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Sukut Construction will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Sukut Construction’s Human Resources Director or Talent Associate to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Sukut Construction will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Sukut Construction’s Human Resources Director.