Field Engineer - Salt Lake City
The Field Engineer at Confidential Client supports UDOT transportation construction projects by overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and safety standards, and managing project documentation. This entry-level role offers hands-on field experience, collaboration with contractors and stakeholders, and opportunities for professional growth within a 100% employee-owned company. The position requires local travel, occasional overnight work, and active pursuit of a Professional Engineering License.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Field Engineer to support UDOT transportation and highway construction projects serving Salt Lake City and surrounding UDOT Regions 2 & 3. This role is an excellent entry-level opportunity for recent civil engineering graduates or early-career engineers who want hands-on field experience, regular site interaction with contractors and agency staff, and exposure to construction engineering management tasks.
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Salt Lake City, UT (telecommute/remote flexibility with regular local travel to job sites)
- Estimated pay: $117,059 per year (estimated)
What You’ll Do
- Assist with construction oversight on UDOT transportation and highway projects
- Coordinate with contractors to confirm work meets plans, specifications, and safety standards
- Review RFIs, change orders, pay estimates, and other contract documentation
- Conduct field inspections, data collection, and construction verification tasks
- Support materials documentation and quality assurance activities
- Maintain project records and prepare technical reports and documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams and UDOT representatives to resolve field issues
- Uphold Confidential Client quality and risk management standards
- Ensure compliance with company, client, and governmental safety requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a 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 and best practices
- UDOT CEMT certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire (company support available)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass criminal background and driving record checks
- Willingness 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 tools
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and perform work on active construction sites (uneven terrain, various weather, moderate to high noise)
- Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
What Will Help You Stand Out
- Prior experience as a UDOT Field Engineer
- 2+ years of highway or DOT construction experience
- Familiarity with UDOT standards, specifications, and construction processes
- Experience in contract administration (RFIs, change orders, pay estimates, claims documentation)
- Experience with Bluebeam, Masterworks, or similar construction documentation tools
- Materials testing and quality assurance experience
- Working knowledge of UDOT Regions 2 and/or 3
- Strong contractor oversight and stakeholder communication skills
Why Join the Confidential Client
- Ownership mindset — the confidential client is a 100% employee-owned firm, with opportunities to benefit from long-term growth and an ownership-driven culture
- Room to grow — a flat, agile structure that enables ownership of projects and faster career progression
- Work-life balance — flexible arrangements to help you balance personal priorities and field responsibilities
- Benefits for full-time employees — PTO (three weeks), eight holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan
Location, travel & physical requirements
This role is based in Salt Lake City, UT with regular local travel to active construction sites across the region. The position allows telecommute/remote work as appropriate, but requires frequent on-site presence. Candidates must be able to perform fieldwork in variable conditions and pass background/driving checks.
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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