Senior Project Engineer – Heavy Civil (UT), ESOP

Kinkaid Civil Construction, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and paid sick time

Paid holidays

ESOP participation

Job summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support our Utah operations in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. The role focuses on planning, coordination, and execution of heavy civil projects, advancing toward a Project Manager role.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years of project engineering experience in heavy civil construction, with proficiency in RFIs, submittals, and cost tracking.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of Project Engineer or related construction experience.
• Heavy civil construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, grading, or roadway construction preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and cost tracking.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam, Procore, or similar construction software preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project execution.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, change documentation, and project correspondence.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
• Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, and quantity tracking.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, inspectors, and project teams.
• Support procurement and material tracking to maintain project schedules.
• Assist with change orders, pay applications, and project closeout.
• Identify potential project issues and communicate them to project leadership.
• Work closely with field teams to help resolve constructability and coordination issues.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Construction documentation

Communication

Cost tracking

Reading plans & specs

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support our Utah operations in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. The role focuses on planning, coordination, and execution of heavy civil projects, advancing toward a Project Manager role.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years of project engineering experience in heavy civil construction, with proficiency in RFIs, submittals, and cost tracking.