City Engineer - Appointed Position - Exempt

Payson City; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 108,160 - 140,587; Full time

Job summary

Payson City is seeking a City Engineer to manage municipal development projects and provide engineering support. This role entails overseeing planning, design, and construction while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least eight years of engineering experience, including five in municipal engineering. A PE license in Utah is required.

The position offers a hiring range of $108,160 to $140,587 annually based on experience. Working hours are 40 hours per week, with potential evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of professional engineering experience, with five years in municipal projects.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Utah.

Responsibilities

• Oversee private development administration and planning.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide engineering support to various City departments.

Skills

Municipal engineering

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Water rights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

First Review of Applications- June 25, 2026

Duties

The City Engineer works under the direction of the Public Works Director. This position is responsible for private development administration, planning, preliminary design, detailed design, scheduling, construction and maintenance of municipal development projects, creation and maintenance of design standards for development, and negotiation of development agreements. Provides engineering advice and assistance to all City departments in connection with the planning and execution of public works improvement programs and projects. This position plays a key role in land development, regulatory compliance, and plan review, ensuring that all projects adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, in Civil Engineering. Experience: Eight (8) years of professional engineering experience, five (5) of which involved municipal engineering projects. Plus a minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience. Water rights experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: A valid driver's license. Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Utah.

Salary

Hiring Range: $108,160 to $140,587 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

40 hours per week. M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Evenings, holidays and weekends may be required.

Questions

If you have additional questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 801-857-8847 (text or voice).

Payson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Payson City 439 West Utah Avenue, Payson, UT 84651 801-465-5202