Chief County Engineer

Uintah County UT • Vernal, UT

1d • $74,880 - $128,960 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief County Engineer oversees the technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and fiscal management of Uintah County’s physical infrastructure and facilities. Acting as the county's primary engineering authority, this position manages municipal construction projects from inception to completion, reviews private development plans for code compliance, and provides specialized engineering support to the Roads, Facilities, and Purchasing departments. Through rigorous project oversight, strategic grant support, and interdepartmental collaboration, the Chief County Engineer ensures all public works align with long-term Capital Improvement Plans and community safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering, project management, or municipal public works infrastructure design.
• Valid State of Utah Professional Engineer (PE) license or a valid out-of-state PE license with the ability to obtain Utah reciprocity within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License.
• Clean driving history.
• Fulfillment of Uintah County vehicle insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and fiscal management of Uintah County’s physical infrastructure and facilities.
• Acts as the county's primary engineering authority.
• Manages municipal construction projects from inception to completion.
• Reviews private development plans for code compliance.
• Provides specialized engineering support to the Roads, Facilities, and Purchasing departments.
• Ensures all public works align with long-term Capital Improvement Plans and community safety standards through rigorous project oversight, strategic grant support, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Supplemental insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Perks program
• Wellness initiative (team activities, on-site health fairs, educational seminars, on-site wellness center and gym equipment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior