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title: "What Does a Construction Project Engineer Earn in Phoenix or the Southwest Heavy Civil Market?"
description: "Our construction salary data is drawn straight from where the hiring happens — our recruiting desks — across a network of 90,000+ construction professio…"
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published: 2026-08-04
modified: 2026-10-25
publisher: Amundson Group
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# What Does a Construction Project Engineer Earn in Phoenix or the Southwest Heavy Civil Market?

Pay for a heavy civil project engineer in Phoenix and the broader Southwest market moves on a few key factors. Years of experience matter most early in a career, with senior engineers on large DOT, highway, or bridge programs commanding significantly more than those on smaller site work. Project size and complexity push pay up, as does experience with tunnels, rail, or wastewater, which are in high demand. Relevant licenses and certifications, such as an EIT or PE, also lift compensation. Travel requirements on remote or multi-site programs often come with additional pay. For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at [https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/)

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