Rotational Engineer - Ogden

United Trading Group; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Department of Transportation in Ogden invites recent civil engineering graduates to join the Engineering Rotational Program. This four-year, non-licensed engineer track exposes you to design, materials, hydraulics, planning, and construction through hands-on rotations.

Positions start as Engineer I or Engineer II with salaries listed; successful applicants pass FE exam and complete a background check. The program emphasizes growth, with assignments across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of activities throughout the engineering project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, materials research, design and concept development, scoping, environmental assessments, safety planning, specifications, scheduling, and revisions.
• Assist in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation facilities.
• Monitor and evaluate contract and contractor performance to ensure compliance with specifications; recommend corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Collect and review research materials, ensuring the accuracy, validity, and appropriateness of all data sources.
• Prepare engineering and design documents using computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment.

Skills

Post-graduate experience

FE exam

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

Rotational Engineer - Ogden

Are you a recent graduate or are you within one year of graduating from a Civil Engineering program? Are you looking for an opportunity to learn different areas of transportation engineering? If so, the Utah Department of Transportation's Engineering Rotational Program is for you. This is up to a four-year program for non-licensed engineers with limited engineering experience.

About the Role

You will learn engineering principles in a variety of areas including design, materials, hydraulics, planning, right-of-way, structures, traffic, construction, etc. You will then learn how to apply the knowledge and techniques of advanced mathematics and engineering to the planning, designing, development, and construction of transportation projects.

Position Information

• Salary: Engineer II - $41.25, Engineer I - $36.83 (criteria below)
• FT/PT Status: Full Time
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Schedule Code: TL - Career Service Exempt (at-will)
• Location: Ogden
• Recruiter: Jill Barela I [e-mail] I 385-202-4484
• Application Deadline: Open until filled
• *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

• Participate in a variety of activities throughout the engineering project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, materials research, design and concept development, scoping, environmental assessments, safety planning, specifications, scheduling, and revisions.
• Assist in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation facilities.
• Monitor and evaluate contract and contractor performance to ensure compliance with specifications; recommend corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Collect and review research materials, ensuring the accuracy, validity, and appropriateness of all data sources.
• Prepare engineering and design documents using computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment.

Qualifications

This position will be filled as either an Engineer I or Engineer II based on the criteria listed below.

• The qualifications for the Engineer I level are:
  • A bachelor's degree, or higher, in a Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).
• The qualifications for the Engineer II level are:
  • A bachelor's degree, or higher, in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).
  • At least two years of post-graduate engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• UDOT experience (internship)
• Less than 2 years engineering experience
• A recent graduation date

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters – At UDOT, our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation.