Design Engineer - Civil

The Opportunity

As a Design Engineer, you will report directly to an Ulteig technical manager, and/or to the Construction Monitoring Manager of all assigned projects. You’ll be part of a multi-faceted team doing construction inspection and civil design work. When construction work is not available, you will gain experience through training in roadway design work and gaining certifications applicable to construction.

During construction season, you’ll be part of a team that inspects and documents transportation construction projects, in accordance with the owner’s requirements and contract documents, and assists the Construction Monitoring Manager in on-site resolution of construction-related issues as they are identified. This will require coordination with construction monitoring and project management teams as needed.

What You’ll Do

Key job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Observe construction in accordance with project specifications, including asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, bridges, storm and sanitary pipe, waterline pipe, curb and gutter, dry utility installation, signal inspection, and more.
• Track and report project/construction progress and status
• Work closely with the owner, project management team, contractor management team, owner’s engineers, and utilities
• Ensure adherence to Safety policies
• Ensure adherence to the client’s Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
• Assist project staff in their duties, including change orders and pay item tracking
• Have the ability to travel within North Dakota and South Dakota during construction season
• Provide technical expertise in the resolution of design problems
• Coordinate specific design aspects of a project, requiring the ability to plan, schedule, conduct and communicate with the team

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a similar field required
• A minimum of 2 years of engineering experience is required
• Traffic Control Supervisor, Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor, Flagger, ACI or related certifications for Asphalt and /or Concrete desired
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and construction specifications/manuals
• Ability to read and understand construction and procurement contracts
• Ability to read and understand project schedules and Gantt charts
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Project/Primavera, and Procore
• Proficiency in Bentley Open Roads Designer (ORD) and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred
• Familiarity with GIS database systems and applications
• Strong math skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal/written communications
• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with owners’ representatives, contractors, vendors, and others on and off the job site
• Ability to work in the field and more than 40 hours per week
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clie