Resident Engineer - Ogden

United Trading Group; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Resident Engineer (Engineering Manager I) in Ogden to lead contract administration in Region One's Ogden Construction Office. This full-time role supervises inspection teams, coordinates with contractors, and ensures project documentation and payment processes are completed.

You will manage inspections, interpret plans, negotiate changes, and represent UDOT on assigned projects, while mentoring staff and coordinating with internal and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PE license in Utah

Contract administration leadership

Construction oversight

Excellent communication

Mentoring staff

Job description

Resident Engineer - Ogden

the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Resident Engineer (Engineering Manager I) to help Keep Utah Moving by leading in contract administration in Region One's, Ogden Construction Office.

Position Information

• Salary Range: $46.67 - $74.06
• FT/PT Status: Full-Time
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check
• Schedule Code: AX - Career Service Exempt (at-will)
• Location: Ogden Construction, 166 W Southwell St, Ogden, UT 84404
• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
  • 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters – At the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation.