Senior Construction Engineer

UNICO Engineering; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

UNICO Engineering seeks a Senior Construction Engineer with 4+ years of experience to support Resident Engineers in various infrastructure projects in California. Candidates should understand Caltrans standards and have experience with transportation projects. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The position comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Registered as a California Professional Engineer.
• Experience with federally-funded transportation projects.
• Proficient in managing project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Attend client and contractor meetings.
• Review and ensure compliance with project documents.
• Document and authorize payments for the project.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of Caltrans and local agency standards

Experience with transportation projects

Education

BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering

California Professional Engineer Registration

4 years of relevant experience

10 years of Construction Engineering experience

Job description

Company Overview

UNICO Engineering provides high-quality Construction Management, Land Surveying, and Systems Integration services to public and private clients. With a spirit of cooperation and partnership, UNICO focuses on responsiveness, delivering value, and meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

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 Senior Construction Engineer with 4+ years experience to support our Resident Engineers in project deliver. Experience with locally, state and federally-funded transportation projects in Northern and Central California. Must understand Caltrans and local agency standards, as well as the Caltrans Process. Type of infrastructure projects include roadways, bridges / structures, curb, gutter, sidewalk, underground utilities, earthwork, etc. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include: attending client and contractor meetings, reviewing plans and specifications and ensuring compliance with documents, providing project documentation in the form of letters, RFI/Submittal response, change orders, manage and forecast budget, maintain as-built drawings, prepare final project closeout documents, etc. Must have experience working in a team environment. This position will report to a Resident Engineer. Salary is dependent upon experience. Tremendous opportunity for growth.

Details of 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

• Registered as a California Professional Engineer AND
• BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering plus four (4) years of relevant Construction Engineering experience, OR
• Ten (10) 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.