Resident Engineer - Atlas

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Resident Engineer - Construction Engineer to join our Salt Lake City, UT team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• General project management and inspection on highway, industrial, and commercial construction projects including materials testing.
• Document construction inspections to ensure projects are in conformance with contract plans, permits, and regulations.
• Interpret data, identify problems, and develop solutions using sound engineering judgment and guidelines on complicated transportation projects.
• Effectively manage projects, resources, and staff while providing expert technical guidance in construction material testing across diverse projects — in both public and private sectors — and ensure strict adherence to applicable guidelines.
• Support business development activities by fostering and maintaining long-term client relationships and developing a client base for providing all Atlas services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
• Supervise and lead geotechnical support during construction of geotechnical elements, including shallow and deep foundations, grading, utility trenching, and other earthwork operations.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and governmental personnel, ensuring that all geotechnical concerns are addressed comprehensively.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians to foster their professional development.
• Play an active role in professional associations.
• Manage projects during construction to ensure quality and scope is being achieved. Oversee personnel daily to ensure inspections, test results and client communications are in line with our proposals and client requirements.
• Adherence and enforcement of Atlas policies, employee manual, quality management system and other relevant systems and procedures is required
• Review and sign reports generated by technicians and inspectors.
• Return calls or email within a reasonable time period.
• Maintain a professional image.
• Complete all required safety reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction engineering practice with an emphasis on large infrastructure or geotechnical design and analysis, geotechnical field investigation, and construction supervision.
• The successful candidate should be a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Utah
• Local experience and familiarity with the local engineering practice.

Technical Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working.
• Extensive civil engineering background including a strong fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical engineering and DOT construction
• Experience in construction oversight as a project manager or resident engineer of DOT projects.
• Familiarity with ACI, ICC, UDOT and AASHTO standards, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale infrastructure projects and manage teams of testers, inspectors, and engineers.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities:

• Experience and well-developed relationships with UDOT and other local agencies.
• Limited travel in Utah and Southern Idaho may be required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Disability Plans, Company Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance, Dependent and Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter Benefit, Paid Parental Leave, Holidays (9 paid Holidays per year), Vacation, Sick & Safety Leave

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

• Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf