Assistant Regional Engineer

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

12d•$30 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Regional Engineer works in the Utah Lake/Jordan River Regional office in Salt Lake City under the supervision of the Regional Engineer. The role reviews applications and proofs of beneficial use submitted by water users and professionals, and drafts Orders of the State Engineer describing water use, well locations, distribution, technical details, and special conditions for review and signature. Duties are primarily administrative, with some field work for dam inspections and proof review and little to no overnight travel. Water-rights training and training toward continuing-education credits will be provided. The position may be hired at Engineer I, II, or III level depending on qualifications. Engineer I is an entry-level role involving close supervision and limited engineering experience. Engineer II performs most assignments independently, with technical guidance on unusual problems, while work is reviewed and approved by a licensed engineer. Engineer III is a working-level role requiring minimal supervision and the independent evaluation and modification of complex engineering situations. This is a full-time, in-office/on-site position in Salt Lake City. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an option for 9- or 10-hour workdays. Candidates must reside in Utah. The role involves periods of sitting for office work and research, as well as walking on uneven terrain and driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle on rough roads. Local travel may be required occasionally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Demonstrated understanding of foundational engineering principles, mathematics, and technical analysis.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in written reports and verbal presentations, and to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to perform field work, including dam and site inspections in outdoor settings, and occasional local travel.
Engineer I: EIT certification or FE exam completion, or attainment within the 12-month probationary period.
Engineer II: EIT certification or FE exam completion.
Engineer III: Current Utah Professional Engineer license under Utah Code Ann. § 58-22.
Candidates must reside within the state of Utah.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Utah water law, administrative processes, water-rights files, and statutory guidelines.
Experience with, or aptitude for learning, computer-based river modeling programs and streamflow analysis.
Basic knowledge of dam safety principles, structural and hydrologic inspection techniques, and stream alteration permitting.
Skill in preparing formal administrative orders, legal descriptions of water rights, and technical inspection reports.
Aptitude for assisting the public, answering inquiries, and making formal presentations to stakeholders and community groups.

Responsibilities

Review water-rights files, processes, policy guidelines, and statutes.
Advise water users and assist public inquiry staff in preparing applications.
Assist the Regional Engineer and direct regional staff in responsibilities related to appropriations.
Assist in managing and supervising established distribution systems within the region and operate river modeling programs.
Assist the Distribution Section, as requested, in preparing and verifying information related to ongoing water-right enforcement actions.
Assist the State Engineer, Regional Engineer, and Dam Safety section staff by conducting dam inspections, writing inspection reports, and assessing stream alteration and dam permits as required.
Assist the Regional Engineer with the preparation, receipt, and processing of applications.
Attend presentations, review and compose written reports, and make public presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Draft Orders of the State Engineer describing water use, well locations, distribution, technical details, and special conditions for review and signature.