Project Engineer- Heavy Civil/Highway

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction seeks a dedicated Project Engineer specializing in heavy civil and highway projects. This role focuses on supporting project managers and superintendents, coordinating tasks, and ensuring project efficiency. The company values teamwork and innovation, offering competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Vacation & Holiday Pay

401k with 5% Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits

Endless Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Up to two years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 4 years of project engineer experience in heavy civil/highway construction.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Superintendents with daily operations.
• Process project documentation and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Track project expenses and manage schedules.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

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Why Choose RLW?

Are you passionate about winning – not just individually, but as part of an unstoppable team? At Ralph L. Wadsworth, we’re building something great, and we want YOU to be part of it! Our team is driven by a shared mission to succeed together and create lasting impact in the communities we serve. At RLW, we foster a fun, collaborative, and "can-do" culture where your contributions are recognized, celebrated, and empowered. If you’re ready to join a company that values teamwork and invests in your growth, come build the future with us!

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Why Choose RLW?

Are you passionate about winning – not just individually, but as part of an unstoppable team? At Ralph L. Wadsworth, we’re building something great, and we want YOU to be part of it! Our team is driven by a shared mission to succeed together and create lasting impact in the communities we serve. At RLW, we foster a fun, collaborative, and "can-do" culture where your contributions are recognized, celebrated, and empowered. If you’re ready to join a company that values teamwork and invests in your growth, come build the future with us!

What RLW Can Offer You

• Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding hard work!
• Vacation & Holiday Pay – Enjoy well-deserved time off.
• 401k with 5% Matching – Secure your future with us.
• ESPP Stock Purchase Plan – 15% Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your career development.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Vision, Dental coverage to keep you and your family covered.
• Endless Growth & Advancement Opportunities – With RLW, the sky’s the limit for your career.
  
  

At RLW, our Team Members are our greatest strength. If you’re ready to grow, win, and have fun, we want to hear from you!

This position will work closely with Clients, Vendors, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Estimators and Accounting. Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, Project Engineer will assist project manager and superintendents.

Time will be spent in the office and field. Depending on the project, but probably 60% spent in the field helping push the project forward to meet deadlines and ensuring accuracy.

• Starting Pay is DOE from 88K to 100K annually*
  
  

Position Description

Responsible for various assigned project coordination, reports, scheduling, pricing, purchasing and/or lease of construction materials and equipment, job supplies, replacement and repair parts, permanent facility equipment and materials. Essential Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

• Assists Project Superintendents
• Assisting in public relations, claims, subcontractor back charges, and force account work
• Assisting in ensuring project’s contractor performance rating above 90 percent
• Processing all documents required to start-up project as outlined in project checklist.
• Sub-Contractor Coordination
• Update and maintain C.P.M. under direction of P.M.
• Monthly schedule distribution to field and subcontractors.
• Schedule survey and inspections for field operations.
• Update and maintain as-Built drawings if required.
• Tracking quantities to ensure accurate payment by Owner.
• Managing Blue Stakes.
• Reviewing budgets and adjust job costing.
• Managing change order correspondence and tracking
• Assists and Ensures timely and accurate Project close outs
• Scheduling
• Acts as a company liaison with Project Owner and all Subcontractors
• Prepares RFI’s, submittals and transmittals, change order log and serial letters timely and accurately.
• Maintains issue log weekly
• Updates correspondence log weekly.
• Track project expenses and records them in Heavy Job/Viewpoint on a weekly basis.
• Track progress of project activities and records them on a weekly basis.
• Assists the Scheduler with the schedule updates in P6.
• Performs other duties as directed.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A, P.E.) from four-year College, technical school or university in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred plus up to two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of project engineer experience in heavy civil / highway construction.
• A minimum of 4 years of bridge construction experience
• A minimum of 4 years of working on major highway projects covering bridges, concrete paving, and heavy traffic.
• Knowledge of field concepts, practices, procedures pertaining to highway construction.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, communicates effectively at all levels of the organization, and lead through influence – with the purpose of driving change and delivering positive outcomes
• Values and incorporates contributions of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision and as a team player.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language.
• Highly organized, detailed oriented, and display strong time-management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting tight, multiple, and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task.
• Ability to think strategically, apply sound judgment, is resourceful, troubleshoot, and take initiative
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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