Project Engineer Jobs in Sacramento, CA
Project Engineer jobs in Sacramento are concentrated in Midtown, the Capital District, and the Natomas corridor, with strong demand across water infrastructure, transportation, and commercial construction. Public agencies, engineering consultancies, and regional contractors are actively hiring, and Stantec, Jobot, and BKF Engineers are among those posting right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerStantec
Work type88% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in engineering
Companies hiring20
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Modern Railway Systems
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Project Engineer
Modern Railway Systems·Sacramento, California
Job functions:
$105k - $140k/yr
Bachelor of Science
51-200 employees
Job Description
Description
Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck is hiring a Project Engineer to help deliver our work on the historic California High-Speed Rail Track and Systems project. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic Team that prioritizes agency, mentorship, training, and collaboration in an engaging work environment. The project is currently in pre-construction phase, with great opportunity to build your skills, grow your career, and the potential to build and lead a team. We are looking for a teammate who brings self-starting energy who can contribute quickly. The project will include typical pre-construction and construction management tasks such as planning, cost controls, scheduling, interaction with owner reps, subcontractors, and vendors, and much more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Preconstruction Activities: Project start-up tasks to include estimating support, development of project management and administrative processes.
Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with project team members to develop project schedules, 4-week look-ahead schedules, and monitor progress.
Subcontractor Coordination: Support and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
Cost Control & Quantity Takeoffs: Track quantities, perform cost coding, prepare monthly cost projections, and manage material procurement.
Above all, someone who is self-directed and thrives when given the autonomy to get the job done. The above tasks are just a starting point. We are looking for our next teammate who can quickly become a leader at Modern Railway Systems.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
**Please note-Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. **
Education: B.S. Degree in Construction Management or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience in related field.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3-7 years of experience as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Assistant PM, or similar construction/project delivery role.
- Strong understanding of project document control procedures and processes.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suites, Teams
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work onsite in the Sacramento office and travel as needed for project, training, and company events.
PREFERENCES
- Experience with rail systems, transit, or electrical construction is preferred. Other construction backgrounds will be considered.
- Experience supporting complex public infrastructure or transportation projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and HCSS HeavyBid is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in-person attendance at the workplace.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
**At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.
What we have to offer:
- Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
- We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
- HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
- Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
About Modern Railway Systems
A subsidiary of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., Modern Railway Systems has firmly established itself as one of the nation’s leading full-service transit system providers. We provide complete systems integration from design to implementation and are highly experienced in providing services for transit communications systems. Our reputation as a reliable, trustworthy partner is backed by our unyielding integrity, unmatched technical expertise, a direct, collaborative approach – which together, positions us as the go-to provider of complete system solutions.
Modern Railway Systems
Project Engineer
Sacramento, California
Added 1d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
$105k - $140k/yr
Bachelor of Science
Job Description
Description
Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck is hiring a Project Engineer to help deliver our work on the historic California High-Speed Rail Track and Systems project. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic Team that prioritizes agency, mentorship, training, and collaboration in an engaging work environment. The project is currently in pre-construction phase, with great opportunity to build your skills, grow your career, and the potential to build and lead a team. We are looking for a teammate who brings self-starting energy who can contribute quickly. The project will include typical pre-construction and construction management tasks such as planning, cost controls, scheduling, interaction with owner reps, subcontractors, and vendors, and much more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Preconstruction Activities: Project start-up tasks to include estimating support, development of project management and administrative processes.
Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with project team members to develop project schedules, 4-week look-ahead schedules, and monitor progress.
Subcontractor Coordination: Support and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
Cost Control & Quantity Takeoffs: Track quantities, perform cost coding, prepare monthly cost projections, and manage material procurement.
Above all, someone who is self-directed and thrives when given the autonomy to get the job done. The above tasks are just a starting point. We are looking for our next teammate who can quickly become a leader at Modern Railway Systems.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
**Please note-Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. **
Education: B.S. Degree in Construction Management or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience in related field.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3-7 years of experience as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Assistant PM, or similar construction/project delivery role.
- Strong understanding of project document control procedures and processes.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suites, Teams
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work onsite in the Sacramento office and travel as needed for project, training, and company events.
PREFERENCES
- Experience with rail systems, transit, or electrical construction is preferred. Other construction backgrounds will be considered.
- Experience supporting complex public infrastructure or transportation projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and HCSS HeavyBid is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in-person attendance at the workplace.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
**At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.
What we have to offer:
- Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
- We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
- HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
- Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
About Modern Railway Systems
A subsidiary of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., Modern Railway Systems has firmly established itself as one of the nation’s leading full-service transit system providers. We provide complete systems integration from design to implementation and are highly experienced in providing services for transit communications systems. Our reputation as a reliable, trustworthy partner is backed by our unyielding integrity, unmatched technical expertise, a direct, collaborative approach – which together, positions us as the go-to provider of complete system solutions.
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Who's Hiring
- Stantec57
- Jobot38
- BKF Engineers38
- AECOM19
- MACKAY19
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- Staffing & Recruiting38
- Construction & Real Estate19
Project Engineer Jobs in Sacramento: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project engineer job in Sacramento?
Focus on Sacramento's heaviest hiring sectors: water and wastewater infrastructure, light rail and roadway projects, and commercial development in the Greater Sacramento region. Candidates with experience in California-specific environmental permitting, public agency procurement, or design-build delivery have a clear edge here. Networking through the Sacramento chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers and targeting regional engineering firms and municipal contractors will move your search faster than applying broadly.
Which companies hire project engineers in Sacramento?
Sacramento project engineer roles are posted by Stantec, Jobot, and BKF Engineers and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The mix reflects Sacramento's landscape: public utilities, regional infrastructure firms, and general contractors tied to state and county capital improvement programs.
Are there remote project engineer jobs in Sacramento?
Yes, but only for certain functions. Hands-on site work and construction observation roles require physical presence, while planning, scheduling, and design-coordination duties can shift remote more easily. About 13% of project engineer openings tied to Sacramento are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, skewing toward roles at engineering consultancies rather than on-site contractor positions.
How can I get a project engineer job in Sacramento with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Sacramento is through a project engineer internship or junior engineer role with a regional public agency or a mid-size engineering consultancy. The City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District regularly bring on early-career engineers. Lateral moves from construction management, estimating, or field inspection are also common entry points locally, and holding an Engineer-in-Training credential signals readiness to most Sacramento hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most project engineers in Sacramento?
Sacramento project engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Sacramento's role as the state capital drives heavy investment in public infrastructure, utilities, and state facility construction, which is why government-adjacent sectors consistently generate the most openings in this market.
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