Project Engineer​/Resident Engineer; water​/wastewater infrastructure

Brown and Caldwell's (BC) Salt Lake City office has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer/Resident Engineer with experience in construction of complex water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities. The candidate will work closely with the project team, including the Owner, BC CM group, subconsultants, multiple contractors, and design engineers to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

This Resident Engineering role provides technical oversight and leads the monitoring and documentation of construction activities on large projects, ensuring full compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and permits. The role leads site inspections, prepares and reviews detailed reports, and guides collaboration with contractors, engineers of record and project control team members. It also provides resolution of multifaceted field issues, supports contract administration through independent evaluation of change orders and payment applications, and ensures the integrity of project documentation and close‑out processes.

We are seeking a self‑motivated individual who enjoys the variety of opportunities in engineering and construction consulting. Positive interaction with clients and contractors and good working knowledge of construction are essential to success.

Work location will be in the Salt Lake City area, with the ability to provide similar support for other local and regional clients.

• Review construction work progress daily.
• Oversee review of all construction activities, ensuring full compliance with plans, specifications, codes, standards and permit requirements.
• Oversee use of varied construction information management systems.
• Validate documentation process and ensure reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders are completed accurately and timely.
• Evaluate and advise on change orders, invoices and payment applications including final payment and coordination with the Owner. Perform independent verification of pay quantities.
• Audit and ensure accurate records are being maintained related to the base work, contingency and field changes.
• Provide technical expertise in commissioning, testing and start‑up of process systems/equipment or facilities ensuring operational readiness and compliance.
• Lead records documentation process to ensure records documents and all project, permit and contract close‑out documentation are accurate.
• Review and provide recommendations on design and bidding documents to enhance constructability, reduce risk, and improve project delivery outcomes.
• Proactively lead project risk assessments, developing and executing mitigation strategies and influencing decision‑making to support positive project delivery outcomes.
• Lead auditing of complex records related to base work, contingency usage, and field changes, ensuring traceability and compliance with project controls.
• Collaborate and facilitate resolution of complex issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies, and the effected public.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge‑sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

• Advanced knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, local and national building codes and quality standards.
• Expertise in reading and interpreting construction plans, drawings, specifications and contractual documents.
• Advanced verbal/written communication and organizational skills working with multidisciplinary teams, including clients and staff.
• Expertise in knowledge and understanding of safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in the implementation of daily execution of key functions while coordinating with engineering, field management and building trade staff.
• Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections…