Senior Project Engineer

About the role

Join Kinkaid Civil Construction (KCC), 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. 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.

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.