Project Engineer - Public Works Construction - Sonoma County

CWS Construction Group

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Sonoma, CA Until 8/21/2026 0+ years exp First posted March 27, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
Job description

CWS Construction Group Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Sonoma County, CA - with construction and public works projects a plus. This is a great entry level position for the right candidate. The project engineer will work closely with our project management & estimating team and will be responsible for the following:

· Participation and site management of CWS Safety plan to maintain injury free environments including safety audits

· Understand and enforce contracts, both with owner and subcontractors

· Organize the duties of field personnel and assigned project staff

· Assist Project Management and Estimating team in project bidding and composition of contracts with subcontractors

· Prepare, monitor, and update project schedules to ensure project completion within the designated time frame

· Coordinate distribution of new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, back charges, and other project information to owners, subcontractors, & vendors

· Identify, preparing documentation, negotiations and distributing change orders

· Prepare agendas, record meeting notes, & distribute action items to team

· Prepare owner billing by coordinating with subcontractors, reviewing month costs, & organizing contractual documents required by each project

Requirements

· Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

· Ability to communicate & resolve complex construction related issues

· Organized work approach with high level of adaptability and inventive problem-solving skills

· Detailed knowledge of assigned project scopes

· Goal Oriented approach to identify and resolve construction problems/conflicts that arise

· Excellent Listening and communication skills

· Team player

· Solid Computer skills - Excel Word, e-mail

· This is a salaried position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Weekly pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Sonoma County, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Sonoma County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

About this role

Summary

Assist in project planning, site management, scheduling, and documentation for public works projects.

Job title

Project Engineer - Public Works Construction - Sonoma County

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

On-site in Sonoma County, CA; remote not allowed.

Salary

$70k–$100k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationorganizationcontract understandingsafety procedurescomputer skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

public worksconstructionproject managementcontractssafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sonoma, CA 95476, USA

On-site City