Project Funding Engineer-Eng I, II, or III

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Division of Water Resources is seeking a dedicated, creative, and detail-oriented engineer to assist the Board of Water Resources in managing the funding of water projects throughout Utah. This role offers the opportunity to meet with water providers from all over the state and to see projects progress from the funding application stage through the completion of construction. The selected candidate will work with applicants through project construction, including site visits and reimbursing project costs. This position is an opportunity to make a difference in the State of Utah by supporting the Division's work to address challenging water issues in an arid state. It allows for honing engineering skills by reviewing plans and observing project development and construction, ultimately impacting the quality of life for future Utahns.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
Strong communication skills.
Effective ability to convey information through written and verbal reports.
Experience with cost estimates and financial calculations.
General knowledge of Utah's water sources and needs.
Experience with planning and developing water projects.
Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and effectively, listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally.
Experience coordinating the activities or tasks of people, groups, and/or organizations.
Strong writing skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of engineering, financial management, and technical writing.
Ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
Ability to develop approaches for implementation of an idea, program, or change in operations.
Ability to establish objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
Ability to evaluate information against a set of standards.
Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Must pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

Assist project funding applicants through the Board funding process.
Work directly with Board members for projects in their areas.
Prepare and present funding reports to the Board at regular board meetings.
Prepare reports, contracts, and agreements for proposed projects.
Process reimbursement requests, verifying that state funds are used for the intended project scope.
Visit construction sites to verify funding and reimbursement requests.
Travel to locations throughout the state, which may require overnight stays.
Walk on active construction sites with large machinery, obstacles, open trenches, and noisy, dirty conditions.
Work in weather-dependent conditions, including cold, heat, mud, and snow.