Resident Engineer

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Resident Engineer (Engineering Manager I) for their Region Four Purgatory Construction Crew.

Principle Duties
As a Resident Engineer, your tasks will include:

• Leading a construction oversight crew during the construction phases of UDOT projects ensuring that:
  • inspections get complete;
  • materials are tested;
  • projects are documented as required; and
  • contractor payment is complete.
• Performing inspections.
• Interpreting plans and specifications.
• Negotiating contract changes.
• Ensuring quality of road construction.
• Serving as UDOT's representative on assigned projects.
• Serving as the liaison between UDOT and the contractor.
• Communicating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the overall quality and performance of roadway facilities.
• Supervising an inspection office and laboratory staff, including assigning/directing work; conducting employee evaluations; staff training and development; taking appropriate disciplinary/corrective actions; making hiring/termination recommendations; etc.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees. 
• Being available to deal with project problems during times when a project is active, which includes night and weekend shifts.

The Ideal Candidate
The best person for this position will have:

• A professional engineer (PE) license in Utah.
• At least two years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems.
• Experience in administering heavy civil construction projects, and reviewing plans and specifications for constructability.
• Excellent understanding of the UDOT partnering process and ability to work with the public.
• Have the ability to mentor and train others.

This position may be filled at the Engineer III level for applicants without two years of post-PE experience.  In order to qualify for the level III, the applicant must have an active PE license in Utah.  Salary range for Engineer III is $35.49-$57.56. 

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

• Varied work schedule:  May include working various shifts, weekends, nights and holidays.
• Travel required to project locations, meetings, etc.
• Everyday risks:  Exposed to hazards of traffic and environmental conditions due to the nature of the work assignment.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortable to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending, carrying light items; driving a vehicle,
• 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.

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 here 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.

Salary : $43 - $68