Design Engineer - Civil

Ulteig•Fargo, ND

1d•$79,100 - $107,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Design Engineer, you will report directly to an Ulteig technical manager, and/or to the Construction Monitoring Manager of all assigned projects. You’ll be part of a multi-faceted team doing construction inspection and civil design work. When construction work is not available, you will gain experience through training in roadway design work and gaining certifications applicable to construction. During construction season, you’ll be part of a team that inspects and documents transportation construction projects, in accordance with the owner’s requirements and contract documents, and assists the Construction Monitoring Manager in on-site resolution of construction-related issues as they are identified. This will require coordination with construction monitoring and project management teams as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a similar field required
A minimum of 2 years of engineering experience is required
Ability to work independently
Ability to read and understand construction drawings and construction specifications/manuals
Ability to read and understand construction and procurement contracts
Ability to read and understand project schedules and Gantt charts
Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Project/Primavera, and Procore
Familiarity with GIS database systems and applications
Strong math skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent verbal/written communications
Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with owners’ representatives, contractors, vendors, and others on and off the job site
Ability to work in the field and more than 40 hours per week
Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Traffic Control Supervisor, Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor, Flagger, ACI or related certifications for Asphalt and /or Concrete desired
Proficiency in Bentley Open Roads Designer (ORD) and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred

Responsibilities

Observe construction in accordance with project specifications, including asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, bridges, storm and sanitary pipe, waterline pipe, curb and gutter, dry utility installation, signal inspection, and more.
Track and report project/construction progress and status
Work closely with the owner, project management team, contractor management team, owner’s engineers, and utilities
Ensure adherence to Safety policies
Ensure adherence to the client’s Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
Assist project staff in their duties, including change orders and pay item tracking
Have the ability to travel within North Dakota and South Dakota during construction season
Provide technical expertise in the resolution of design problems
Coordinate specific design aspects of a project, requiring the ability to plan, schedule, conduct and communicate with the team