About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

The confidential client is hiring a Field Engineer to support Construction Engineering Management (CEM) projects on UDOT transportation work in Southern Utah (Regions 3 & 4). This role offers hands-on field experience overseeing highway and infrastructure construction.

• Assist with construction oversight on UDOT transportation projects
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards
• Review RFIs, change orders, pay estimates, and project documentation
• Participate in field inspections, data collection, and construction verification
• Support quality assurance and materials documentation
• Maintain accurate project records and prepare reports/technical documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and UDOT representatives
• Uphold the confidential client’s quality and risk management standards
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and governmental safety requirements

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What You’ll Need to Qualify

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and actively working toward a Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Strong understanding of construction safety standards
• UDOT CEMT certification or ability to obtain within 3 months (company support available)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check and driving record review
• Willingness and ability to travel locally to job sites and work remotely as needed (may include occasional overnight stays, nights, or weekends)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and PDF software
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work safely on active construction sites (uneven terrain, varied weather, moderate-to-high noise)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

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What Will Help You Stand Out

• Prior experience as a UDOT Field Engineer
• 2+ years of highway or DOT construction experience
• Knowledge of UDOT standards, specifications, and construction processes
• Contract administration experience (RFIs, change orders, pay estimates, claims documentation)
• Experience with Bluebeam and/or Masterworks
• Materials testing and quality assurance experience
• Experience working in UDOT Regions 3 and/or 4
• Strong contractor oversight and stakeholder communication skills

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Work Arrangement, Location & Salary

• Employment type: Full-time (Telecommute/hybrid with regular travel to job sites)
• Authoritative work location: Annabella, UT (work will include Southern Utah project sites)
• Estimated pay: $125,107 per year (estimated)
• Note: Must be able to travel to job sites in the region and work remotely as required

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Why Join the confidential client

• Ownership in your future — the confidential client is an employee-owned firm with long-term career and retirement benefits
• Room to grow — an agile structure that supports accelerated responsibility and career development
• Work-life harmony — flexible scheduling to help balance professional and personal commitments
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees: paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan

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Physical & Safety Requirements

• Work occurs on active construction sites. PPE and safe work practices are required.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks listed above and comply with all safety policies.

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About the Employer

The confidential client is a 100% employee-owned engineering firm delivering transportation and infrastructure solutions. As an employee-owner, you’ll find mentorship, leadership opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture focused on quality and collaboration.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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