Transportation PE / EIT / Staff Engineer

Focus Engineering & Surveying, LLC; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off accrued upon hire

13 paid holidays

Generous healthcare premium contribution

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

$10,000 life insurance policy

Job summary

Focus Engineering & Surveying, LLC in Midvale, Utah, is seeking a qualified Professional Engineer. The role involves providing engineering support and producing high-quality construction drawings and designs. Candidates should have experience with the Utah Department of Transportation and a civil engineering degree with a transportation emphasis.

The position offers $70,000-$100,000+ per year, full-time schedule, and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, healthcare contributions, and 401(k) match after probation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Professional Engineering License, or the ability to obtain one within one year.
• Eagerness to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Project Managers and Professional Engineers.
• Track information required to produce deliverables and assist with design.
• Create design deliverables that meet UDOT and/or municipal codes.

Skills

Experience working with the Utah Department of Transportation

Solid analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Prior experience with drafting or design with MicroStation

Education

Completed civil engineering degree, preferably with an emphasis on Transportation

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

BlueBeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Requires a Professional Engineering License, or the ability to obtain one within one year.

Opportunities in Idaho & Utah offices.

Salary: $70,000-$100,000+ per year, or competitive with the market based on experience
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, no weekends

What we bring to the table

• Paid time off accrued upon hire and increases with set benchmarks
• 13 paid holidays with opportunities to earn more for meeting goals
• Generous healthcare premium contribution through Select Health with an HSA match up to $200/month after a 6-month probationary period.
• Access to dental, vision, life, and other insurance benefits after the probationary period
• 401(k) match after a 6-month probationary period (Let us help you build your financial future)
• Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
• Employee recognition
• $10,000 life insurance policy 100% paid by FOCUS
• Fulfilling & a genuine work environment
• In-house training and mentoring program
• Winner of the 2022-2025 Top Workplace award, 2024 & 2025 Utah’s Best Companies to Work For award, and 2026 Best of SLC

What YOU can bring to the table

• Experience working with the Utah Department of Transportation and good knowledge of standards and requirements.
• Completed civil engineering degree, preferably with an emphasis on Transportation.
• Solid analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with all levels of personnel, including leadership, as well as clients.
• Eagerness to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Willingness to be a team player & to contribute as a team to address project needs. May be required to perform administrative-type duties as required, i.e., copying and collating plans and preparing/delivering submittals.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet client-imposed project deadlines.
• Prior experience with drafting or design with MicroStation or OpenRoads in fields of transportation engineering would be preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, BlueBeam, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Openness to follow company CAD drafting standards and procedures.
• Buy-in & commitment to the FOCUS core ideologies.
• Work from our Midvale office.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Project Managers and Professional Engineers to provide engineering support thus producing construction drawings and designs of the utmost quality.
• Utilizing great communication and teamwork, attentively track information required to produce deliverables and assist with the design of proposed infrastructure improvements, such as the design of roadway and storm drainage systems.
• Harnessing thoroughness and integrity, create design deliverables that meet UDOT and/or municipal codes and requirements.
• By holding yourself to high standards and employing extreme ownership, work within our defined QA/QC review process to ensure accuracy & project success.
• With commitment to being the best at customer service & having passion for our client’s success, be their advocate to help them efficiently navigate municipality approval.
• Will be expected to participate in department goal setting and accomplishments, book reviews, and personal and team development.

The day-to-day of transportation engineering: Develop and optimize roadways, intersections, transit systems, and other transportation infrastructure. Use CAD software to draft layouts and ensure designs are safe, efficient, and sustainable. Study traffic patterns, congestion issues, and user behavior to propose improvements. Analyze data on vehicle flow, pedestrian movement, and accident reports to enhance transportation safety and efficiency. Meet and/or communicate with government agencies, city planners, and construction teams to align design objectives with community needs and regulatory standards.

All employment offers are contingent upon acceptable drug screening, clean motor vehicle record, and criminal background check.

FOCUS Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer and employment selection decisions are based upon merit, qualifications, and abilities. FOCUS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Notice to External Search Firms: FOCUS Consulting does not, nor do we intend to in the future, utilize the services of recruiters or placement agencies.