Design Engineer

Recruiting Partner: Missy Robinson

Salt Lake City, Utah | Engineering | Not Remote | $100,000 to $125,000 | Job ID: 161094

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Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for transportation design and a vision for leading impactful infrastructure projects? A highly respected, 100% employee-owned engineering firm is seeking a Lead Design Engineer – Transportation to play a pivotal role in advancing major transportation initiatives across Utah.

This opportunity offers strategic leadership on medium to large-scale transportation projects, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and high-level engagement with clients and stakeholders.

Lead Design Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the design and technical delivery of complex transportation projects.
  • Serve as a design authority, coordinating across disciplines to meet project specifications, timelines, and budgets.
  • Provide mentorship and technical oversight to junior engineers and designers.
  • Interface directly with clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders to align goals and maintain project momentum.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of roadway geometry, grading, drainage, and other civil engineering fundamentals to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable standards and specifications, particularly UDOT and AASHTO guidelines.

Lead Design Engineer Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
  • Must have an Active Utah Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in transportation design and/or design team leadership.
  • Proficiency in Bentley roadway design tools (MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, Connect).
  • Strong knowledge of UDOT project delivery standards and design processes (preferred).
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Lead Design Engineer Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation: Salary aligned with your experience, expertise, and leadership contributions.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Access to high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus employer-supported retirement savings.
  • Employee Ownership: Participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and share in the company’s long-term success.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and holidays to support personal well-being.
  • Professional Growth: Ongoing support for certifications, continuing education, and career advancement.
  • Empowered Culture: A collaborative, respectful workplace that encourages innovation and internal mobility.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 161094

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach