Project Engineer

Hargrove and Associates•Salt Lake, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer will serve as the primary on-site liaison between the construction team and engineering. The individual must be capable of independently managing the flow of technical information between disciplines, tracking drawing status, and ensuring that field questions are resolved in a timely manner. This work will be performed under minimal supervision. Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Serve as the day-to-day point of contact between field construction crews and the engineering team. Review and interpret construction drawings, including the ability to distinguish between Issued for Construction (IFC) documents and earlier revision stages. Track and manage drawings that are being issued during active execution, ensuring the field is always working from the correct and most current revision. Initiate, track, and prioritize Requests for Information (RFIs), identifying which are critical-path items and escalating accordingly. Communicate drawing and RFI status clearly to both field supervision and engineering staff. Support general construction coordination activities as needed on site.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required.
5+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.
Strong working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and document control processes.
Demonstrated experience managing RFIs from initiation through resolution, including the ability to assess criticality and prioritize accordingly.
Familiarity with fast-track or design-build execution environments where drawings are issued in phases during construction.
Effective communicator who can serve as a reliable bridge between engineering and field teams.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision on site.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day point of contact between field construction crews and the engineering team.
Review and interpret construction drawings, including the ability to distinguish between Issued for Construction (IFC) documents and earlier revision stages.
Track and manage drawings that are being issued during active execution, ensuring the field is always working from the correct and most current revision.
Initiate, track, and prioritize Requests for Information (RFIs), identifying which are critical-path items and escalating accordingly.
Communicate drawing and RFI status clearly to both field supervision and engineering staff.
Support general construction coordination activities as needed on site.