Senior Project Engineer- Heavy Civil/Highway Job Tulsa area,Oklahoma USA,Engineering

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location: Tulsa, OK

Pay Range: N/A

Salary Interval: Salary

Application Instructions

Ralph L Wadsworth is looking to add a SR PE that has experience with Mass Excavation to their team in Tulsa, OK.

At Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
, we build more than bridges and highways — we build careers, communities, and a legacy. With over 50 years of excellence in heavy civil construction, RLW has earned a reputation for taking on some of the most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects in the western U.S.

As a Senior-level Project Engineer
, you'll join a team that values leadership, strategic thinking, and innovation. Our projects span highways, bridges, rail, transit, and structural concrete — and we need strong leaders to help us take them from vision to reality.

What Sets RLW Apart

Competitive Package:
Total Compensation, Including Bonus and Perks.

People-first culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and integrity

A clear path for career growth and leadership development

Backing from Sterling Infrastructure, giving us the strength of a national network while keeping our entrepreneurial spirit

The opportunity to lead high-impact projects that shape cities and communities

If you're ready to take the next step in your career — leading with purpose, growing with a company that invests in you, and building projects that matter — we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Join RLW. Build what's next.

Position Description

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to play a key role in managing large-scale heavy civil construction projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical aspects of project coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor management.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Superintendents and Project Managers to drive project execution

Lead subcontractor coordination and ensure top-tier contractor performance

Manage project schedules (P6), budgets, and change orders

Oversee field operations support, including inspections, Blue Stakes, and as-builts

Track quantities for owner payments and maintain accurate job costing

Handle RFIs, submittals, issue logs, and project documentation

Act as the primary liaison with owners, subs, and inspectors

Support successful project close-out and ensure quality delivery

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred

4+ years of experience in heavy civil/highway construction, including bridge work and major roadway projects

Strong knowledge of highway construction practices, concrete paving, and high-traffic work zones

Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills across all levels

Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer:
We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Senior Project Engineer- Heavy Civil​/Highway

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