Construction Engineer

UNICO Engineering; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

UNICO Engineering is seeking a Construction Engineer with 2-5 years of experience and an EIT certification to support project delivery in Northern and Central California. The ideal candidate should have experience with transportation projects, particularly understanding Caltrans standards. Responsibilities include managing project records, facilitating meetings, and reviewing contractor compliance. Competitive salary and benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO are offered in a dynamic and fast-growing work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant construction experience with a BS degree or 8 years of relevant Construction Engineering experience.
• Experience with California infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of Caltrans Process and local agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and attend meetings with the Contractor and clients.
• Manage and document project records.
• Review and respond to RFIs and letters.
• Document and authorize payments for the project.
• Prepare final project closeout documents.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Team environment experience

Education

Certified Engineer-in-Training

BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Job description

UNICO is a fast-growing consulting firm with significant opportunities for upward mobility. UNICO supports professional development and continuing education. Fun, flexible work environment and competitive compensation and benefits.

UNICO is seeking a Construction Engineer 2 to 5 years experience, EIT required, PE preferred, to support our Resident Engineers in project delivery. Experience with locally, state and federally funded transportation projects for projects in Northern and Central California. Must understand the Caltrans Process, and Caltrans and local agency standards. Type of infrastructure projects include roadways, bridges / structures, curb, gutter, sidewalk, underground utilities, earthwork, etc. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Must have experience working in a team environment, This position will report to a Resident Engineer. Salary depends on experience, and EIT or PE license status.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and attend meetings with the Contractor, client agencies, and the public (as necessary)
• Establish and maintain project records
• Review and respond to RFIs and letters
• Review and process submittals
• Document and authorize payments for the project
• Review the Contractor's work for compliance
• Review extra work and perform independent cost analysis and time impact analysis
• Participate in and/or conducting pre, mid, and post-construction reviews
• Manage and forecast project budgets
• Review and draft responses to NOPCs and claims
• Maintain as-built drawings
• Prepare final project closeout documents

Qualifications

• Certified as an Engineer-in-Training, AND
• BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering plus two (2) years of relevant construction experience, OR
• Eight (8) years of relevant Construction Engineering experience

Competitive Salary and generous benefits including health, vision, dental, life, disability, 401(k), PTO and paid holidays. Energizing, fast paced, nimble and expanding company with plenty of career growth opportunity.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, UNICO Engineering considers applicants for all positions without regard to race (including natural hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law.