Professional Engineer-Heavy Civil Construction

Kimmel & Associates • St. George, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Engineer (PE) supports field operations on heavy civil construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $50,000,000. Based in St. George, Utah, the role supports projects throughout Southern Utah and the Four Corners region. It is suited to a licensed professional who enjoys field work, collaborating with operations teams, and contributing directly to project execution. The work includes construction staking and layout, survey control, grade and alignment verification, topographic surveys, quantity tracking, as-built documentation, and coordination with project managers, superintendents, and field crews.

The employer is a privately held heavy civil contractor with more than three decades of experience across the Mountain West. It delivers infrastructure projects for public agencies and private clients, specializing in large-scale earthwork, aggregates production, asphalt paving, and transportation infrastructure. Its vertically integrated operations include in-house materials production and a substantial equipment fleet. The company emphasizes operational discipline, safety, quality, and long-term regional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 2–5 years of experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience supporting projects ranging from $500,000 to $50,000,000.
• Experience in heavy civil construction, land development, asphalt paving, earthwork, and underground utilities.
• Strong understanding of field layout, grade control, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction staking and layout for earthwork, utilities, roadways, bridges, and site development projects.
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and coordinate systems.
• Operate GPS (RTK), robotic total stations, data collectors, and related survey equipment.
• Interpret civil plans, specifications, and CAD files to translate designs into field layout.
• Verify grades, elevations, alignments, and slopes to ensure work meets design tolerances.
• Conduct topographic surveys and document existing site conditions.
• Support quantity tracking and progress measurement efforts.
• Prepare and maintain as-built drawings and survey documentation.
• Collaborate daily with project managers, superintendents, and field crews.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and quality control procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $100,000–$155,000, commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Company truck allowance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects across a growing regional footprint.
• Long-term career advancement within a stable, well-capitalized organization.

What This Job Offers

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