DEA's Salt Lake City, UT office is currently hiring for an experienced Project Engineer to assist in the coordination, design, and relocation of 3^rd party utilities on a variety of Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) projects. This position will require the candidate to utilize their expertise in underground and overhead utilities on large transportation projects, including: water, wastewater, secondary water, communication, fiber, and energy (gas, oil, and power) utilities. A successful candidate will have the ability to work on a team with other engineers from other disciplines for 3D modeling of utility lines and preparing technical specifications and construction drawings.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment
• Responsible for planning and design of a wide range of wet and dry utility systems. Work includes computer-based calculations and plan/profile design, and plan preparation.
• Collaborate with a team of support professionals, including but not limited to drafters, EITs, surveyors, GIS technicians, and technical editors. Responsibilities also include active management of task-specific scope, schedule and budget. Project management experience is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
• Opportunity to coach and mentor entry level staff
• Interface with clients and public agencies on an as-needed basis.
• Assistance in business development efforts (e.g. engagement in professional organizations and visibility efforts), preparing proposals and participating in interviews as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Utah
• Strong background in OpenRoads Design. Experience with other modeling software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenFlows) is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience as a utilities design engineer with general civil and/or water/wastewater design experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical memorandum and report writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of experience as a utilities design engineer.
• Experience working on UDOT projects.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community wellbeing