Senior Project Engineer – Heavy Civil in Connecticut

180,000

210,000
I have an incredible Senior Project Engineer Opportunity that offers routes into Project Management whilst working on huge heavy civil projects

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading heavy civil contractor with a huge, secured pipeline of infrastructure work across the Northeast, delivering complex interstate and transportation projects through long-term public agency partnerships. They self-perform a large portion of their work and offer clear progression routes into Project Management for engineers looking to step up.

They are currently delivering a $500M+ multi-phase interstate interchange improvement program, focused on improving one of Connecticut’s busiest highway corridors through major bridge replacements, drainage upgrades, retaining walls, roadway reconstruction, and large-scale earthwork packages. The program runs through 2030, offering long-term stability and career growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Senior Project Engineer position working on technically challenging heavy civil scopes including drainage, precast retaining systems, sound walls, bridges, and support-of-excavation works.

You’ll be working alongside strong field and design teams but trusted to operate independently at a senior engineering level — ideal for someone with 10–15 years of experience who wants a clear path into Project Management while staying hands-on with complex infrastructure work.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering coordination across drainage, bridges, and precast retaining structures
  • Review shop drawings, submittals, and technical packages
  • Support self-perform operations and field execution
  • Coordinate with design partners and project stakeholders
  • Contribute to delivery of a large-scale interstate infrastructure program

REQUIREMENTS

  • $180,000 – $210,000 base salary
  • Long-term project running through 2030
  • Clear Project Management Progression Pathway
  • Strong team environment with major self-performing capabilities
  • Opportunity to work on one of Connecticut’s most significant infrastructure upgrades

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

  • 10–15+ years of heavy civil or DOT infrastructure experience
  • Strong background in bridges, roadways, drainage, or retaining systems
  • Ability to review and interpret technical drawings and shop packages
  • Sound walls or structural experience preferred
  • P.E. license is a plus — not a deal breaker

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About this Recruiter

Daniel Cranston
Regional Manager – US

A bit about me

Danny specializes in management recruitment across New York City and the five boroughs, working with a mix of heavy civil contractors, commercial interior and ground-up general contractors, HVAC subcontractors, and construction management firms.

Outside of work, he’s a big soccer fan (a long-suffering West Ham – a Premier League team from England – supporter) and a bit of a music nerd, mostly 80s and 90s, indie, soul, and Motown.

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We use our specialist industry knowledge to help introduce and guide construction professionals into companies that best suit their desired career aspirations and personal goals. From Quantity Surveyors to Site Managers to Civil Engineers, we work to the same objective of helping to enhance their careers.

And our relationships don’t end on day one of a new role – we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-lasting relationships with both clients and construction professionals. And we are fortunate enough to work with many leading construction companies and professionals in London and throughout the rest of the UK.

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Our Residential Development team recruits for the very broad range of roles available in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries. From Quantity Surveyor to Technical Coordinator to Project Manager.

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Some of our key clients are Statom Group, 8Build, AJ Morrisroe and Sons, VolkerFitzpatrick, Troy Group and Bellway Homes. 

Whatever your career aspirations may be, we will have the opportunities and the industry knowledge to share with you.

Our office is in Rickmansworth, West Hertfordshire. We are, therefore, best placed to provide recruitment services for London, the Home Counties, and the Southern Region of the country. However, we can and do recruit for the whole of the UK and have made many successful placements for construction professionals in the Midlands and the North and West regions of the country. 

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We take extraordinary care in matching professionals to an opportunity – one that will help enhance their careers and a clients’ team. We therefore also use this meeting to empower you in your career. Using our extensive knowledge of the construction industry, we would provide in-depth overviews of businesses, projects and available roles, and guidance on where your strengths will add the most value and career potential. 

After this meeting, the consultant will speak to a number of their clients about you and your CV. Who they speak to can be either jointly agreed upon or you can trust the judgement and expertise of the consultant to contact clients they feel are the best fit for your experience and goals.

If any clients are interested in meeting with you, the consultant will manage the interview process, coaching you before any interviews if required. (Further guidance can be found here.)

If you are successful in receiving an offer(s), our consultant will communicate this with you and help to negotiate the offer(s) and any other terms of employment. 

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