Appleton Finn

Project Engineer

Orlando, FL

6 days ago
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Summary

Project Engineer – Heavy Civil Construction

Greater Central Florida | Full-Time | On-Site | Top 10 ENR Civil Contractor

Confidential General Contractor | $2B+ Backlog | Strong Career Growth Path


A leading national heavy civil contractor is actively hiring Project Engineers for high-profile infrastructure projects across Central Florida. With a secured multibillion-dollar backlog and a strong internal culture, this is the perfect launchpad for someone looking to step into a long-term growth opportunity.


You'll be supporting a wide variety of self-perform and subcontracted work across large DOT-driven transportation and infrastructure jobs — including bridges, highways, drainage, and deep utilities.


What You’ll Do

  • Assist PMs and field staff to ensure daily coordination across schedule, subs, materials, and QA/QC
  • Support project planning, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and schedule updates
  • Work alongside superintendents and foremen to keep field operations aligned and safe
  • Manage equipment, traffic control, formwork/falsework design support, and cost reporting
  • Collaborate with DOT officials and other stakeholders on compliance and quality delivery

What You Bring

  • 3+ years in heavy civil or transportation construction
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar (preferred)
  • Experience working on DOT projects highly desirable
  • Familiarity with platforms like Viewpoint, Primavera, or HCSS preferred
  • Self-starter with strong field coordination skills and attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $80K–$110K+, plus bonus potential
  • Company vehicle or allowance
  • 401(k) with match, medical/dental/vision, paid time off
  • Performance-based career advancement and mentorship
  • Monday–Friday schedule with occasional overtime


This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a company known for investing in its people, offering clear promotion tracks and relocation flexibility across offices throughout Florida.


Ready to take the next step in your heavy civil career?

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