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The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Professional Engineer to fill a Field Engineer (Engineer III) position with the Region Two Construction Crew (2757).

Principal Duties

As a Field Engineer,you will support a 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 Ideal Candidate The ideal 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 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 so utions. 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.

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