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State of Utah · 1 day ago

Hydraulics Engineer (Engineer IV)

Salt Lake County, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$37.46/hr - $60.77/hr

2+ years exp

The Utah Department of Transportation is looking for a talented and experienced engineer to join their team as a Hydraulics Engineer (Engineer IV). In this role, you will provide technical support in designing and analyzing roadway drainage systems and serve as a design lead for storm drain network design and other hydraulic engineering tasks.

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Responsibilities

Be a design lead for the Region on roadway drainage design and analysis for successful project delivery

Design and prepare biddable plans, engineer's estimates and special provisions for construction projects

Teach and train others in best practices and use of hydraulic engineering software

Provide training, mentoring, and leadership to junior roadway designers and hydraulic designers

Write specifications and compile advertising plan packages, calculate quantities, volumes, and cost estimates, prepare reports, and participate in public involvement

Work with, coordinate, and supervise consultants, or contract employees, in the performance of the contracted duties

Provide plan set review for drainage on encroachment permit applications

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseRoadway drainage designHydraulic engineering softwareCivil engineering principlesManagement skillsVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsLeadership skillsCreativity

Required

Have an active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah in accordance with the provision of Utah Code Annotated 58-22

Have at least two (2) years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE

Have at least two years of roadway drainage design experience

Have strong verbal and written communication skills

Be familiar with the principles and practices of civil engineering; pertinent laws, rules and regulations

Be familiar with OpenRoads Designer and other hydraulic software such as: SRH2D, HEC-RAS and FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox

Be creative and innovative, exercising sound professional judgment in advanced engineering techniques and theories

Have strong management/leadership skills and professionalism in working with customers

Benefits

Great health and retirement benefits

Positive work-life balance

Company

State of Utah

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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

10001+ employees

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