Civil Design Engineer
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Civil Design EngineerJob Summary
Seeking a highly skilled Civil Design Engineer to support and oversee complex civil engineering projects from planning through construction completion. This role requires strong technical expertise, effective coordination skills, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 (depending on experience)Location: Salt Lake City, UtahFLSA Exemption: ExemptSchedule: Hours may vary
What you'll be doing:
- Coordinate civil engineering projects from inception through completion while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality expectations
- Provide technical expertise in the design and analysis of municipal and site development projects, including roadways, grading, drainage, stormwater management, culinary and secondary water systems, wastewater infrastructure, and master planning
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including permitting and approval processes
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including city engineers, architects, planners, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and designers
- Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency of engineering deliverables
- Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, assisting with proposals, and participating in client engagement activities
- Provide construction-phase support including submittal reviews, site visits, documentation, and resolution of field issues
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to improve project outcomes and operational efficiency
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 3+ years of relevant civil engineering design experience
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related civil engineering software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard engineering software tools
- Experience with site layout and grading, roadway design, stormwater systems, culinary and secondary water systems, wastewater infrastructure, quantity takeoffs, and contract/bidding documents
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and engineering excellence
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
- Experience with hydraulics and hydrology software
- Previous experience working on municipal or large-scale site development projects
- Strong client relationship and project coordination experience
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