Senior Project Engineer Deep Foundations
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Job Location:
Draper, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job DescriptionTitle: Senior Project Engineer - Deep Foundations
Status: Full-Time
Location: Draper Utah
Relocation: Possible for ideal candidate
Visa Support: Not available
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in deep foundations and civil infrastructure projects respected heavy civil construction organization . This role combines estimating responsibilities with project execution support offnds-on involvement from bid phase through project completion.
Projects typically range from small-to-mid-sized civil assignments including deep foundations (pile and shoring) transportation infrastructure improvements culverts light rail-related work small bridges and select industrial projects. Most assignments are short-term in duration and may involve travel to remote job sites for site visits and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Review drawings and specifications to define project scope and prepare competitive estimates
- Conduct quantity take-offs analyze labor/equipment/material costs and develop detailed bid packages
- Maintain accurate vendor pricing and cost documentation
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and contribute to proposal development
- Support field operations through RFI preparation submittals change order tracking and documentation management
- Coordinate subcontractors and assist with claims and contract administration
- Monitor project costs weekly using project management/accounting software
- Evaluate design alternatives and recommend cost-effective solutions
- Assist with start-up documentation and ensure strong contractor performance ratings
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
- 5-7 years of experience in heavy civil deep foundations pile and shoring heavy highway light rail or industrial estimating
- Experience as a Project Engineer in civil infrastructure or deep foundation projects
- Strong knowledge of construction field practices and estimating methodologies
- Proficiency in estimating scheduling and project management software
- Solid mathematical skills (geometry ratios take-offs cost calculations)
- Experience communicating with regulatory agencies clients and leadership
Preferred Experience
- Direct experience with deep foundation systems
- Cost engineering background supporting competitive bid environments
- Ability to travel frequently as project demands require
Required Skill Sets
- Deep Foundations & Shoring Project Experience
- Heavy Civil Estimating & Cost Control
- Subcontractor Coordination & Project Documentation
Why Draper Utah
Located just south of Salt Lake City Draper offers an exceptional balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy:
- Immediate access to world-class skiing hiking mountain biking and national parks
- Strong local economy with growing infrastructure development
- Family-friendly communities with excellent schools
- Lower cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas
- Vibrant downtown Salt Lake City nightlife and entertainment just minutes away
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both office-based estimating and field-based project support in a dynamic civil construction environment.
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- Prolog
- Wastewater
- OSHA
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Project Management
- Autocad
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
