Operations Design Engineer
About The Position
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Professional Engineer to serve as the Operations Design Engineer within the Traffic and Safety Division. This position provides statewide technical leadership, supporting operational roadway design, accessibility, traffic control, design standards, specifications, and policy implementation to advance transportation safety and efficiency across Utah. This role is structured as a collaborative technical partner and facilitator, rather than a reactive compliance reviewer. You will work alongside Region field engineers, inspectors, designers, and project teams to build technical capability through training, mentorship, plan review support, and the development of defensible engineering standards. Additionally, you will lead the refinement of Standard Drawings, Specifications, policies, guidance documents, and administrative rules relevant to the Traffic and Safety Division. Your expertise will help resolve recurring design and construction issues, ensuring consistency throughout the Department. Strong communication, collaboration, technical writing, and sound engineering judgment are essential for success in this role.
Requirements
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Utah. Out-of-state licensees must obtain reciprocity with Utah prior to their official start date.
- A minimum of two (2) years of professional engineering experience following initial PE licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in roadway design, traffic engineering, highway construction, or related transportation fields.
- Specialized experience with ADA accessibility requirements, pedestrian facility design, or operational roadway design.
- Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles, design standards, specifications, and construction practices.
- Technical curiosity, initiative, and the ability to master complex, evolving transportation topics.
- Exceptional technical writing, interpersonal, and mentorship skills.
- Comfort working across diverse engineering disciplines and facilitating practical, collaborative solutions among varied stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Providing design guidance and plan review assistance for project elements related to traffic and safety.
- Serving as the division's technical expert on pedestrian facility design, including ADA and PROWAG compliance for UDOT projects.
- Developing and delivering training for field engineers, inspectors, project teams, and designers to improve technical consistency across UDOT Regions.
- Updating and refining UDOT Standard Drawings, Standard Specifications, policies, and design details germane to the Traffic and Safety Division.
- Coordinating with Region staff, designers, construction personnel, and project teams to resolve recurring design and construction challenges.
- Supporting the continuous improvement of ADA inspection processes, access management policies, and state administrative rules (including R930-6).
- Collaborating with the FHWA, the Access Board, industry partners, and internal stakeholders regarding emerging standards and best practices.
Benefits
- Exceptional Health Coverage: We offer some of the most competitive medical premiums in the industry, including comprehensive family plans with very 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 to fit your needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
