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Kinkaid Civil Construction, LLC lists this Senior Project Engineer opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Project Engineer
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (and Surrounding Areas)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: DOE
Brief Description
Join Kinkaid Civil Construction: Kinkaid Civil Construction (KCC) is a 100% employee-owned heavy civil contractor specializing in underground wet utilities, earthwork, grading, and roadway infrastructure. We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to support our growing Utah operations.
Position Summary
The Senior Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of heavy civil construction projects. This position is intended for a Project Engineer with approximately 2–3 years of relevant experience who is ready to take greater ownership of project documentation, coordination, cost tracking, and field support while continuing to develop toward a Project Manager role.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project execution.
Coordinate RFIs, submittals, change documentation, and project correspondence.
Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, and quantity tracking.
Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, inspectors, and project teams.
Support procurement and material tracking to maintain project schedules.
Assist with change orders, pay applications, and project closeout.
Identify potential project issues and communicate them to project leadership.
Work closely with field teams to help resolve constructability and coordination issues.
Maintain accurate and organized project documentation.
Requirements
Approximately 2–3+ years of Project Engineer or related construction experience.
Heavy civil construction experience strongly preferred.
Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, grading, or roadway construction preferred.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and cost tracking.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam, Procore, or similar construction software preferred.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Previous experience working for a heavy civil general contractor or subcontractor.
Experience supporting self-perform underground utility or earthwork operations.
OSHA 10 certification.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid time off and paid sick time
Paid holidays
Participation in KCC's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to plan requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kinkaid Civil Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Recruitment & Agency Policy
Kinkaid Civil Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters without an established agreement.
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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