Resident Engineer - Ogden

State of Utah•Ogden, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Resident Engineer (Engineering Manager I) for Region One's Ogden Construction Office. The role leads contract administration and construction oversight for UDOT projects, serving as UDOT's representative and liaison with contractors. It also supervises inspection office and laboratory staff and supports the quality and performance of roadway facilities. The position is based at Ogden Construction, 166 W Southwell St, Ogden, UT 84404. The role may require availability to address project problems during active projects, including night and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Hold a professional engineer (PE) license in Utah.
Have at least two years of engineering experience following PE licensure.
Have excellent communication skills.
Have excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems.
Have experience administering heavy civil construction projects and reviewing plans and specifications for constructability.
Have an excellent understanding of the UDOT partnering process and the ability to work with the public.
Be able to mentor and train others.
Successfully pass a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

Lead a construction oversight crew during project construction, ensuring inspections are completed, materials are tested, projects are documented as required, and contractor payments are complete.
Perform inspections and interpret plans and specifications.
Negotiate contract changes.
Ensure the quality of road construction.
Serve as UDOT's representative on assigned projects and as the liaison between UDOT and the contractor.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to support the overall quality and performance of roadway facilities.
Supervise inspection office and laboratory staff, including assigning and directing work, conducting employee evaluations, providing staff training and development, taking disciplinary or corrective actions, and making hiring or termination recommendations.
Coach, mentor, and develop employees.
Be available to address project problems while projects are active, including during night and weekend shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.