What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at RS&H?
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Project Engineer with bridge structure experience to join our Transportation-Construction Management team for an exciting airport infrastructure project in Salt Lake City, UT.
The Construction Project Engineer has a can-do attitude and is a self-starter; responsible to help with the firm's Construction Engineering Inspection Services. You will help grow and develop staff and work closely with clients, engineers, and sub-consultants to ensure their needs are met. You will also be involved in business planning, marketing, and fulfillment of the firm’s strategic vision for the construction services program.
Also operating as a Construction Project Engineer, you must have the credentials and ability to manage Project Engineers and Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) teams for road and bridge transportation projects. Additional job duties include implementing quality assurance procedures, preparing and submitting estimates, checking engineering calculations, interpreting contract documents, and planning and organizing the work of subordinate and staff members while continually developing and reviewing policies, practices, methods, and procedures of a professional work environment.
Essential Functions:
- Managing field inspections of bridge construction projects.
- Reviewing and interpreting contract documents, engineering plans, and specifications.
- Preparing and submitting progress and final estimates.
- Conducting engineering calculations and structural analyses to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Providing technical guidance and solutions to construction challenges.
- Drafting engineering solutions in MicroStation for contractors and project owners.
- Overseeing contractors to ensure bridge structures are built within reasonable plan and specification conformity.
- Coordinating with project stakeholders, including airport authorities and transportation agencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in major bridge construction projects.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Strong understanding of structural engineering principles, material properties, and construction techniques.
- Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualification tests within specified time frames.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to perform physical tasks required for bridge inspections, including standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 - 3 years of hands-on experience using CADD software, preferably MicroStation.
- Experience with bridge design and work zone traffic control plans.
- Knowledge of alternative contract delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMGC.
- OSHA 10-hour certification.
- Experience working on airport-related bridge projects or with transportation infrastructure in high-traffic environments.
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Certification and Licensure Support
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Pet Insurance
- Cellphone Stipend
- Company Vehicle
- And much more!
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We look forward to your application!
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The Company
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.
