Senior Project Engineer — Deep Foundations & Heavy Civil

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Draper, UT - USA

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Posted on: 19 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Project Engineer Deep Foundations & Heavy Civil (Confidential Client)

Location: Draper Utah (field travel required)
Relocation Assistance: Available for the right candidate
Travel: Frequent regional jobsite travel (day trips and short assignments)
Compensation: Competitive salary full benefits

Northwest Talent Solutions LLC is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a growing specialty civil construction contractor.

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer who understands both sides of construction estimating and field execution. This is not a desk-only estimating role and not a pure field superintendent position. The engineer will help bid projects and then help run them.

Projects typically range from $250K$4M and move quickly often lasting only a few months creating constant variety and hands-on involvement.

Types of Projects

Deep foundations / pile & shoring
Rail and transportation infrastructure improvements
Small bridges and culverts
Industrial and structural support work
Remote and specialty construction sites

If you like seeing a project from the bid stage all the way to completion this role offers real ownership and visibility.

What Youll Do

Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare project estimates
Review plans specs and attend pre-bid meetings
Develop bid packages and cost analyses
Assist with project startup and field coordination
Manage RFIs submittals change orders and documentation
Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
Track costs and project performance
Support claims contractor ratings and project closeout
Visit jobsites to verify scope and conditions

Youll be directly involved in both winning the work and delivering it.

Required Background

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
37 years experience in heavy civil construction
Experience with deep foundations pile & shoring heavy highway rail or industrial projects
Estimating or cost engineering experience
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites

Preferred Experience

Geotechnical or foundation construction exposure
Heavy Job / Viewpoint or similar construction software
Quantity takeoffs and cost estimating
Field coordination and subcontractor management

Why Engineers Move to This Role

Hands-on involvement instead of siloed responsibilities
Quick project cycles (no multi-year megaproject stagnation)
Direct exposure to leadership and decision-making
Opportunity to grow into Project Manager

Confidentiality

Company details will be shared during the interview process. All inquiries handled confidentially.

If you have deep foundations or heavy civil experience and want to be more involved in both winning and building projects wed like to speak with you.

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Senior Project Engineer Deep Foundations & Heavy Civil (Confidential Client) Location: Draper Utah (field travel required) Relocation Assistance: Available for the right candidate Travel: Frequent regional jobsite travel (day trips and short assignments) Compensation: Competitive salary full benef...
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