Job Description

About the Company

The company is a privately held heavy civil contractor with more than three decades of success across the Mountain West. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects with precision, operational discipline, and a high level of self-perform capability.

Specializing in large-scale earthwork, aggregates production, asphalt paving, and transportation infrastructure, the company serves both public agencies and private clients on highways, roadways, bridges, and site development projects. Its vertically integrated model—including in-house materials production and a substantial equipment fleet—ensures exceptional control over quality, cost, and schedule.

With long-term leadership stability, a strong safety culture, and steady regional growth, this organization offers the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career while contributing to high-impact infrastructure projects.

About the Position

The Professional Engineer (PE) will play a critical role in supporting field operations across heavy civil projects ranging from $500K to $50M. This position is based in St. George, UT and supports projects throughout Southern Utah and the Four Corners region.

This is an ideal opportunity for a licensed professional who enjoys working in the field, collaborating closely with operations teams, and directly contributing to successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform construction staking and layout for earthwork, utilities, roadways, bridges, and site development projects
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and coordinate systems
• Operate GPS (RTK), robotic total stations, data collectors, and related survey equipment
• Interpret civil plans, specifications, and CAD files to translate design into field layout
• Verify grades, elevations, alignments, and slopes to ensure work meets design tolerances
• Conduct topographic surveys and document existing site conditions
• Support quantity tracking and progress measurement efforts
• Prepare and maintain as-built drawings and survey documentation
• Collaborate daily with project managers, superintendents, and field crews
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and quality control procedures

Requirements

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in heavy civil construction
• Experience supporting projects ranging from $500,000 to $50,000,000

Technical & Project Experience

• Heavy civil construction
• Land development
• Asphalt paving
• Earthwork
• Underground utilities
• Strong understanding of field layout, grade control, and production support

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $100,000 – $155,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company truck allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects across a growing regional footprint
• Long-term career advancement within a stable, well-capitalized organization