POSITION: Engineering Technical Pursuit Lead (PE) – Heavy Civil Transportation
LOCATION: Orem, UT (In-office every workday; no remote/hybrid options)
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At WW Clyde, we build some of the Intermountain West’s most challenging heavy civil and DOT projects. We win and execute work through a field-first mindset, strong teams, and practical engineering that’s built for construction. As we pursue more alternative delivery and joint-venture (JV) opportunities, we’re looking for an engineering leader who can help shape technical strategy, develop winning approaches, and partner with operations to deliver proposals that are clear, compliant, and compelling.
Job Summary
The Engineering Technical Pursuit Lead is a Professional Engineer who supports WW Clyde’s pursuit efforts for DOT work. This role blends heavy civil engineering judgment, DOT design experience, and technical proposal development. You will lead the technical approach for pursuits, coordinate with internal teams and external design/JV partners, and produce high-quality technical writing for RFQs/RFPs and presentations.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical pursuit strategy for DOT and alternative delivery pursuits, including design-build and other collaborative delivery methods.
- Review RFQ/RFP requirements and develop compliant technical approaches, scope narratives, and execution plans aligned with construction means and methods.
- Identify technical differentiators, innovations, and risk items; develop mitigation strategies and win themes for proposals and interviews.
- Coordinate with JV partners, designers, and internal stakeholders to align roles, responsibilities, schedules, deliverables, and technical messaging.
- Support concept development and constructability input during pursuits, working closely with estimating and operations to balance schedule, cost, and risk.
- Write, edit, and quality-check technical proposal sections (approach, design management, quality, safety integration, schedule narratives, risk, and similar content).
- Develop and review technical graphics and exhibits in coordination with proposal/graphics teams and engineering partners.
- Support interview preparation, including slide content, speaker notes, and technical Q&A readiness with operations leadership.
- Assist with post-award transitions by ensuring the technical commitments made in proposals are understood and carried into project start-up planning.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
Qualifications
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Utah PE preferred; ability to obtain Utah licensure if currently licensed in another state).
- 5–10 years of heavy civil transportation engineering experience, including DOT design work (roadway, drainage, structures coordination, utilities, MOT/traffic control, or similar).
- Experience supporting proposals/pursuits (RFQ/RFP/SOQ) with strong technical writing and editing skills.
- Working knowledge of alternative delivery and JV pursuits, including aligning technical approach with construction execution.
- Strong communication skills and comfort leading technical meetings with internal teams, DOT/client stakeholders, and design partners.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook/Teams).
- Must be able to work in-person in Orem, UT every workday (no remote/hybrid).
- Willingness to travel occasionally for pursuits, partner meetings, or owner interviews as needed.
Why Work at WW Clyde?
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Career development through training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow with a top heavy civil contractor
W.W. Clyde & Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.