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Utilities Engineer - Transportation

Riverdale, UT

$75K - $99K/yr

Work with a project team consisting of engineers, designers, third-party/utility coordinators and field personnel involved in the design, relocation, coordination, modification, analysis, and ...

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What is the difference between Utility Project Engineer vs Utility Construction Manager?

AspectUtility Project EngineerUtility Construction Manager
CredentialsBachelor's in engineering, PE license often preferredBachelor's in engineering or construction management, PE license advantageous
Work EnvironmentDesign, planning, project coordinationOn-site supervision, construction oversight
Employer & Industry UsageUtility companies, engineering firmsUtility companies, construction contractors

Utility Project Engineers focus on planning, design, and project coordination, while Utility Construction Managers oversee on-site construction activities. Both roles require engineering credentials and work within utility industries, but their primary responsibilities differ between planning and execution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Utility Project Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Utility Project Engineer, you need strong project management abilities, a solid background in civil or electrical engineering, and a relevant engineering degree, often accompanied by a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Familiarity with industry-standard software like AutoCAD, GIS platforms, and project management tools, as well as knowledge of utility regulations, is crucial. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help coordinate with stakeholders and manage project challenges effectively. These competencies are vital to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of utility infrastructure projects.

How does a Utility Project Engineer typically collaborate with other departments during large infrastructure projects?

Utility Project Engineers work closely with a variety of departments such as design, construction, environmental compliance, and procurement. Collaboration often involves coordinating project schedules, ensuring regulatory requirements are met, and resolving technical challenges as they arise. Effective communication and teamwork are essential for integrating the efforts of multiple stakeholders, including contractors, utility companies, and local authorities. This cross-functional interaction helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to safety and quality standards.

What are Utility Project Engineers?

Utility Project Engineers are professionals who plan, design, and manage construction or improvement projects related to utilities such as water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications. They coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure that utility systems are safely and efficiently integrated into infrastructure projects. Their responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, budgets, regulatory compliance, and technical specifications to ensure successful project completion.
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Field Engineer / Resident Project Representative

Field Engineer / Resident Project Representative

Stanley Consultants

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
 
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
 
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job Title - Field Engineer / Resident Project Representative
Location - Salt Lake City, UT
Job Type – Onsite
Requisition ID - 11154

Stanley Consultants, Inc is looking for a Resident Project Representative for our Salt Lake City, Utah office. The Resident Project Representative acts as a Field Engineer on Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) projects and supports the Project Engineer. Performs daily on-site observation of the construction work compared to the project’s plans and specifications. Manages the completion of these observations through Resident Project Representatives, Construction Inspectors and Material Technicians.
What You Will Be Doing:
  • Prepares weekly status reports
  • Coordinate progress meetings with the contractor and owner
  • Manages the submittal and shop drawing review process
  • Monitors project construction budgets
  • Monitors internal project budgets
  • Ensures Stanley staff’s compliance with the Group Safety manual
  • Analyzes and negotiates change orders
  • Resolves contractor questions and drawing clarifications
  • Maintains active client communications and assists the Business Development Manager or others with marketing, interviews and proposal preparation.
  • Provides corporate support as requested to the Construction Services Chief, Group Safety Manager, Human Resources, Accounting and Line Management.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of 3 up to 10 years of experience in engineering and/or construction management
  • Experience performing field engineering duties for the Utah Department of Transportation strongly preferred
  • Excellent visualization, communication and documentation skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet) and an individual capable of performing in an unsupervised capacity. 
  • A general knowledge of construction techniques and an ability to read plans and specs is mandatory. Especially experience with UDOT plans, specifications, policies and procedures for project delivery and construction.
  • Proven ability to distribute learned knowledge to other Resident Project Representatives, Construction Observer’s and Material Testing Technicians.
  • Ability to assist Construction Manager/Resident Engineer with many of their tasks and to be able to fill the Construction Managers/Resident Engineer’s role temporarily in their absence.
  • Willingness to help in performing on site material testing.
  • Aptitude to act as a positive representative of the Stanley Consultants, Inc. core values and an active participation in an outside professional organization or internal Stanley committees (i.e., Group Safety Committee, MAC, etc.)
  • Dependent upon project specific requirements and Client requests, this position may require an individual with specific expertise in sub elements of construction.  Some examples, although not exhaustive are:  Traffic Control (AATSA), Material Testing (Soils, Concrete), Structural Welding, Landscaping, Dry Utilities, Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Roadway Pavement.
JUDGMENT AND INITIATIVE: Usually involves diversified work within general procedures, requiring frequent judgment and initiative. Only exceptional cases outside of general procedures referred to manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position requires the ability to work at and easily maneuver around construction sites in various weather conditions, lift and transport up to 50 lbs., and possibly climb ladders, scaffolding, trenches etc. Fear of heights or confined spaces could create a significant hardship.

OTHER: The position will require performing work throughout the state of Utah especially along the Wasatch Front and in southern Utah. This position may require some out of town work assignments. If so, per diem and housing arrangements will be provided by the company. Work hours of this position are not defined and will vary week to week as we are required to work at all times that the general contractor is on-site performing substantial work activities.
Operating or being in the vicinity of a nuclear density gauge may be required at times. If requested by the Company, the member must be able to meet the criteria established by the Federal Government for operation of this equipment.


Work-Life Balance
We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
 
What we offer:
Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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Learn more about Stanley Consultants in this short video:  Working at Stanley Consultants
 
Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants, including but not limited to resumes submitted directly to Stanley Consultants members, or any of our representatives, will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
 
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 

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