What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Engineer position at Civil Science?
Civil Science is currently seeking a qualified Resident Engineer to join our expanding team in Salt Lake City, St. George or Lehi, Utah office. As a Resident Engineer, you will serve as a crucial liaison between the project's stakeholders and the engineering team. You will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of UDOT related construction engineering projects, ensuring that they meet quality standards, adhere to specifications, and are completed within schedule and budget constraints. This role demands technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Key engineering projects are focused on local roadways and state DOT projects.
Requirements
- Must currently hold a Utah Professional Engineer License
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Must have UDOT CEMT Certification
- Minimum 8 plus years of recent experience in highway/DOT projects is required.
- Proven experience in engineering project management, preferably in roadway construction
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles, codes, and standards
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to think critically and ensure a successful project outcome.
- Willingness to travel and work on-site as required.
- Preference given to candidates who can demonstrate experience with UDOT design and construction standards.
- CITP, and partnering certifications required, or proof that the CITP process has been started, with the ability to complete these within 1 month of hire date.
- Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.
What We Offer
- Real Ownership in the Firm: While most companies offer you the option to purchase stock at some undisclosed time in the future, Civil Science is an employee-owned firm that maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which provides significant opportunities for career growth and savings for retirement.
- Growth: Since Civil Science is an agile firm, it allows our employees the freedom to own their projects, and step into new, exciting roles without the red tape of large corporations.
- Work-Life Integration: At Civil Science, our priority is to make sure your work is compatible with your life outside of the office, allowing you time to enjoy with your family or engage in hobbies.
- PTO/Holidays: Civil Science offers an annual three weeks of paid time off, six holidays, and two floating holidays to use at your convenience.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability: In an effort to prepare for the unexpected, we offer 100% employer covered Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We maintain a culture focused on individual development and believe in continuing to perfect our craft.
- Additional Retirement Benefits: In addition to our ESOP, Civil Science offers a 401K plan.
