Field Engineer - Willard

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Professional Engineer to fill a Field Engineer (Engineer III) position with the Region One Willard Construction Crew.
Principal Duties A UDOT construction crew is a team responsible for administering construction projects for the Department of Transportation. They ensure that the contractor selected delivers a quality product in a timely manner. Their responsibilities include monitoring and documenting all aspects of the work to meet the requirements set forth in the plans and specifications, managing changes and adjustments that are required in the field based on changing or unknown conditions, and testing, measuring, accepting, and paying for work that is completed. As a Field Engineer, you will support the construction crew and assist the Resident Engineer in management of personnel, budgets, and construction contracts. Your duties include:

• Monitoring construction contracts.
• Managing personnel and budget.
• Designing and developing engineering projects.
• Evaluating critical path schedules and writing change orders.
• Planning, designing, construction and maintenance of facilities.
• Working in a team to meet quality, scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements on assigned projects.
• Preparing engineering and design documents using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment.
• Performing field inspections and material analysis.
• Writing or drafting technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
• Working with the public who may be impacted by the projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Qualified Candidate
The qualified candidate for this position will have:

• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 58-22.
• Prior experience in administering heavy civil construction projects, and reviewing plans and specifications for constructability.
• Experience with CADD/computer assisted drafting and design.
• Organizational skills.
• Experience working with the public and contractors.
• Excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems.
• Excellent understanding of the UDOT partnering process and ability to work with the public.
• The ability to mentor and train others.

Preference may be given to those who have at least 1 year of experience in the construction or materials field.
This position may be filled at the Engineer II level (salary range $33.55 - $56.17) for applicants without a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah. For the Engineer II level, the ideal candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and,
• Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and,
• Completed at least two years of post-graduate engineering experience. ( A Master's degree, in a related field, may be considered for one year post-graduate experience.)

Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, Enhance quality of life through transportation. We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values, too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here .

Here is some additional information of which you should be aware:

• Working Conditions: This job may have risks which require the use of special safety precautions and equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working on a construction site, etc.
• Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this job are moderate. Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director / Group Leader.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.
• Since we use your email address listed on your profile as a means of primary communication, please keep email and your name current and updated at all times.