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

Job Summary

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. Candidate will work closely with members of 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, leads monitoring and documentation of construction activities on large construction projects, ensuring full compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and permits. This role leads site inspections, prepares and reviews detailed reports, and guides collaboration with contractors, engineers of record and project control team members. It 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.

The role leverages expertise to devise new techniques or approaches and frequently makes decisions within the assigned scope, taking on a lead or coordinating role. Work is performed under minimum supervision with latitude for independent judgment.

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 a good working understanding of construction are essential for success.

• 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 in 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 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 in 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 affected 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 fellow staff members.
• Expertise in knowledge and understanding of safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in the implementation of the daily execution of key functions while coordinating with…