Resident/project Engineer

Project Engineer/Resident Engineer

Brown and Caldwell's Salt Lake City office has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer/Resident Engineer with experience in construction of complex water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities. Candidate will work closely with members of the project team, including the owner, BC CM group, subconsultants, multiple contractors, and design engineers to ensure the successful delivery of projects. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who enjoys the variety of opportunities available in engineering and construction consulting. Positive interaction with clients and contractors and good working knowledge and understanding of construction are essential to candidate success. Work location will be in the Salt Lake City area, with ability to provide similar support for other local and regional clients. This position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with local and national teams. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for building things of high quality, on time and under budget, meeting new people, and a desire to work collaboratively with seasoned professionals.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Construction Management and Oversight: Provide construction management oversight and onsite Resident Engineering for water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects. Perform onsite inspections to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits. Ensure quality construction standards and proper techniques.
• Project Coordination and Collaboration: Facilitate effective partnerships with all project stakeholders. Collaborate with in-house and third-party Design Project Managers, Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, and Contractor's project manager to address design and construction issues. Obtain daily updates from Construction Inspectors and drive resolution to issues.
• Documentation and Reporting: Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability, and biddability. Conduct file reviews for required paperwork. Prepare and review project documentation, daily reports, and project correspondence. Generate change control forms, change orders, and detailed monthly board updates.
• Meetings and Reviews: Attend pre-construction meetings to review and discuss contract requirements. Review and become familiar with project contract requirements and schedule. Review construction work progress daily and respond to submittals and RFIs.
• Problem Solving and Compliance: Investigate engineering and construction issues to determine potential solutions and implications. Ensure compliance with health and safety training requirements. Review and analyze contractor's schedule and project plans for local codes. Maintain project records required for project close-out.
• Commissioning and Testing: Lead and assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities.
• Mentorship and Supervision: Mentor, supervise, and provide direction for less experienced staff. Be proactive in finding identification, management, mitigation, and problem-solving. Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, and designers.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• BS degree, in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field,
• Minimum of 6 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the construction and administration of municipal infrastructure, water, and wastewater facilities.
• Thorough working knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, process and building mechanical and electrical construction and demolition.

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