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Project Engineer | Utility Design (UDOT)

Location :

Salt Lake City, UT Own Your Future at Psomas Join a 100% employee-owned firm where your expertise and contributions help shape the infrastructure and communities we serve. Our Engineering team is seeking a Project Engineer to support third-party utility design for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). In this role, you'll contribute to utility design and plan development using OpenRoads, collaborate with engineering professionals and utility stakeholders, and help deliver coordinated design solutions that meet project requirements and applicable standards

Why Psomas Shared Success :

An ownership culture built on long-term thinking and doing what's right.

Retirement Benefits :

Company-funded ESOP and 401(k) with immediate company match.

Flexible Schedule :

In-office Monday through Thursday (9-hour days) and remote on Fridays (4 hours) to start your weekend early.

Exceptional Workplace :

Access to a full-service gym, indoor basketball court, training rooms, cafeteria, and game room featuring a bowling alley.

Career Growth :

Development pathways, coaching, and leadership opportunities.

People-First Culture :

Collaborative teams that invest in your development.

Meaningful Work :

Community-impact projects and opportunities to give back. What You'll Do As our Project Engineer , you'll support third-party utility design efforts for UDOT projects, working with project managers, fellow engineers, utility providers, and other project stakeholders to develop accurate, coordinated design deliverables.

Utility Design:

Develop and support third-party utility design plans in accordance with project requirements and applicable UDOT standards.

OpenRoads Design & Drafting:

Use Bentley OpenRoads to prepare, develop, and revise engineering plans and design documents.

Utility Coordination:

Coordinate design information and technical requirements with utility providers, project teams, and other stakeholders.

Plan Development:

Prepare plans, profiles, technical documentation, calculations, and other design deliverables.

Project Coordination:

Support project schedules, technical deliverables, and design coordination to meet established project requirements.

Technical Quality:

Participate in design reviews and QA/QC activities to help ensure accurate, complete, and coordinated deliverables. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Professional Engineer (Utah PE) license. 5+ years of relevant civil engineering or utility design experience. Experience with Bentley OpenRoads for engineering design and plan development. Understanding of utility design, coordination, and applicable design standards. Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with project teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting UDOT projects or working with UDOT design standards and requirements. Experience with third-party utility design, utility relocations, or utility coordination. Familiarity with transportation engineering plans, profiles, and construction documentation. Experience coordinating with utility providers and public agencies.

Compensation & Benefits Salary :

Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Incentives :

Discretionary bonus and recognition programs.

Time Off :

3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays.

Total Rewards :

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus employee ownership and retirement benefits. Our Hiring Approach Our recruiting team personally reviews every application and keeps candidates informed throughout the process. If your experience aligns with the opportunity, we'll reach out to discuss next steps. Equal Opportunity Employer Psomas is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.