Design Team Leader (Engineering Manager I)

State of Utah • Orem, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a skilled Design Team Leader (Engineering Manager I) to lead our Region Three design group in Orem, Utah. As the Design Team Leader, you will provide technical leadership, team supervision, and oversight across roadway design projects to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery.

Requirements

• Active registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Utah OR an active PE license in another U.S. state with the ability to obtain Utah PE reciprocity prior to your start date.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional engineering experience following initial PE licensure.
• Demonstrated background in roadway design with a thorough command of standard AASHTO and state DOT design principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience applying UDOT design criteria, reference manuals, standard drawings, and project delivery procedures.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or guiding engineers or technical staff, including overseeing work delivery and supporting career development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide design and rotational engineers - fostering technical growth, managing workloads, and evaluating performance.
• Oversee project schedules and execution for both internal and consultant-led roadway design initiatives.
• Ensure all design deliverables meet quality control/assurance (QA/QC) goals, while serving on statewide committees to shape future design manuals and industry standards.
• Evaluate and select consultant engineering firms, oversee their work products, and serve as the primary liaison across internal divisions, partner agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Stay current on evolving industry standards, tools, and technical best practices.

Benefits

• Exceptional Health Coverage: competitive medical premiums, comprehensive family plans with low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options.
• Retirement Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed