Professional Engineer – Transportation Focus

J-U-B Engineers, Inc. • Murray, UT

11d • $92,000 - $135,000

About The Position

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer to join its Surface Transportation Business Sector in the Salt Lake City, Utah office. The role supports transportation projects for local agencies and State DOTs, including projects funded through local and federal aid. The Surface Transportation Business Sector has more than 80 full-time staff and manages over 200 active projects across seven states, covering roadways, highways, intersections, interchanges, roundabouts, and active transportation.

The engineer applies civil engineering knowledge while contributing to multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, construction, and permitting. The position reports to and takes direction from a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager, and also supports project delivery, client relationships, business development, and staff development. Periodic fieldwork, including construction observation and project reconnaissance, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), preferably in Utah, or able to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.
• 5–10 years of transportation engineering experience.
• Ability to take small- to medium-sized projects from design start through advertisement.
• Excellent communication skills and a focus on quality deliverables.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven technical background and skillset.

Nice To Haves

• History of working on projects with UDOT.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary design teams on the planning, design, construction, and permitting of transportation projects.
• Collaborate with traffic engineers, structural engineers, and other specialty disciplines to deliver reports, studies, and drawings.
• Use CAD software, including MicroStation/OpenRoads, to produce transportation project alignments, models, and plans in accordance with current standards.
• Analyze engineering data and apply sound engineering judgment to prepare project plans, opinions of probable construction cost, construction drawings, technical specifications, studies, feasibility analyses, technical memoranda, and preliminary engineering reports.
• Mentor junior staff, including EITs, drafters, and designers.
• Assist with business development by building client relationships and helping prepare proposals.
• Support the Project Manager in preparing and executing scopes of work, contracts, and project design budgets.
• Attend client meetings and participate in public meetings or open houses to discuss project details and inform the public.
• Coordinate with utility companies.
• Perform periodic fieldwork, including construction observation and project reconnaissance.
• Supervise project support staff, including drafters, EITs, surveyors, and construction observers.
• Manage clients and client projects by providing responsive communication and professional services and delivering quality projects to multiple clients.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Bonuses for qualified employees.
• Generous vacation and sick leave package.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Team-centered, collaborative, and supportive work atmosphere.
• Ownership opportunities after qualified years of service at this employee-owned firm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level