Resident Engineer

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Resident Engineer for its Salt Lake City, Utah office. You will lead large-scale construction projects, primarily working with UDOT, ensuring conformance to plans, overseeing inspections, and supervising staff.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing contractor quality, preparing reports, and communicating effectively with clients. Relocation is available, and the position offers comprehensive benefits tailored to support your growth.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor conformance to quality and specifications.
• Interact with contractors and communicate with Project Manager.
• Perform engineering computations and produce plans or reports.
• Review contractor schedules and develop contract modifications.
• Prepare engineering papers and ensure safety training.

Job description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Build with Purpose. Engineer the Extraordinary. At Collins, you’ll go beyond the desk, using cutting‑edge technology and hands‑on expertise to deliver lasting infrastructure that strengthens communities. As an ENR Top 500 firm with 45+ years of excellence, we pair innovation with field experience and a people‑first culture that puts your growth first.

Collins has an opening for a Resident Engineer in our Salt Lake City, Utah, office. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead large‑scale construction projects working with UDOT. The Resident Engineer is an integral part of the construction management team. Responsibilities of the position are to perform inspection of construction activities to document conformance to plans and specifications, sample/test materials, document contract quantities, manage other inspection staff, and ensure high quality construction for transportation projects.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring contractor conformance to quality, performance, and specifications for assigned construction activities.
• Proactively interacts with the contractor and communicates decisions to the Project Manager.
• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves issues related to construction activities.
• Performs complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Produces complete engineering plans or reports.
• Reviews contractor schedules (Primavera and Gantt charts).
• Develops, documents, and implements contract modifications.
• Maintains active involvement in technical societies.
• Prepares engineering papers and presentations.
• Assists in coordinating project submittals, cost control, scheduling, reporting, and document control activities.
• Develops and tracks project activities relating to cost, specifications, changes, and schedule.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Regularly communicates with clients.
• Attends meetings or events outside of normal working hours, as required.
• Performs and monitors daily field inspections and maintains inspection records.
• Performs field work as required, which may include nights and weekends.
• Directs and supervises the work of other engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Utah offers an excellent environment for both living and working, particularly for those seeking fresh career opportunities. The state boasts a thriving economy, affordable living expenses, high quality of life, as well as a welcoming and diverse community. There’s truly something here for everyone.

Benefits and Relocation

• Relocation is available.
• Click HERE to see the variety of benefits Collins has to offer.