Statewide Design Engineer
About The Position
The Statewide Design Engineer is a management and technical leadership role at the Utah Department of Transportation. The position shapes roadway design practices statewide, supports consistent project delivery, and helps address complex transportation challenges. The role manages and maintains roadway design resources, guides engineers and divisions, improves preconstruction practices, and contributes to statewide and national roadway design efforts. The position is located at the Calvin Rampton Building in Taylorsville, Utah. It is full-time, career service exempt (at-will), and requires successfully passing a criminal history check. The position is advertised until filled and may close after the minimum three-business-day advertising period if sufficient applicants are received. Salary range: $49.30–$78.18.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah.
- Four years of engineering experience post-licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in the roadway design discipline.
- Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, plan production, and model development.
- Knowledge of UDOT Standard Specifications, Drawings, and Standards Manual requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience delivering presentations and training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Responsibilities
- Manage, publish, and maintain the Roadway Design Manual and associated drawings, templates, documentation, and training materials.
- Review and sign roadway design exceptions to ensure state and federal compliance.
- Stay current on software, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
- Guide design engineers and divisions on roadway design, project advertising, quality procedures, and preconstruction elements.
- Evaluate department preconstruction practices and recommend operational improvements.
- Provide consistent and effective practices and procedures for statewide project delivery.
- Provide training for statewide design practitioners, including consultants as applicable.
- Incorporate digital delivery practices into preconstruction activities.
- Serve as Secretary for the Standards Committee, support the Standards Coordinator, and approve editorial changes to Standard Specifications and Drawings.
- Represent the Department in national efforts associated with roadway design.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
