ENGINEER III or IV

St. George, City of (UT); Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 81,157 - 121,735; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full City Benefits Package

100% premium coverage for health plan

2 weeks of vacation during the first year

Job summary

The City of St. George, UT is hiring for an Engineer III or Engineer IV to work under the Chief Energy Services Engineer, focusing on the engineering of Energy Services projects. Responsibilities include designing power systems, preparing engineering drawings, and ensuring compliance with codes.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and relevant experience. Furthermore, possessing a Professional Engineer certification in Utah is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of full-time paid work experience in a related engineering field for Engineer III.
• Minimum of 7 years of full-time paid work experience for Engineer IV.
• Must possess Professional Engineer certification from the State of Utah.

Responsibilities

• Conducts development related power designs as major job function.
• Prepares power designs based on meetings with developers and contractors.
• Drafts plans for Energy Services projects using topographical profiles.
• Calculates field quantities and determines specifications.
• Prepares engineering drawings and operates related equipment.
• Consults with landowners and officials to obtain easements.
• Models impacts of future development on existing power systems.
• Investigates engineering-related problems and proposes solutions.
• Assists Chief Energy Services Engineer on inquiries.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power system design

Technical writing

AutoCAD

GIS

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or electrical engineering

Tools

CAD software

GIS software

Electrical system modeling software

Job description

Salary and Benefits

Engineer III Salary: $81,157 (SR-69). Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $121,735/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

Engineer IV Salary: $87,397 (SR-72). Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $131,095/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time during their first year of employment. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcityutah.gov.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Chief Energy Services Engineer, performs a variety of skilled technical tasks related to the engineering of Energy Services projects for the City of St. George. Conducts power system designs that are development related. Work involves application of technical knowledge and independent judgment in design, drafting, use of CAD software, GIS software, electrical system modeling software, preparation of right-of-ways and legal descriptions, field management, construction, and inspection work.

1. Conducts development related power designs as major job function. Reviews plans submitted to the Joint Utility Committee. Reviews Net Metering Applications (Rooftop Solar), Maintains database of approved designed projects, drawings, maps easements agreements deeds and right-of-ways. Consults with Chief Energy Services Engineer as needed.
2. Meets with developers, engineers, and contractors. Prepares power designs based on meeting information.
3. Drafts and designs plans for Energy Services projects using topographical profiles, related maps, and charts. Plots maps and charts illustrating field and calculated engineering data and designs.
4. Calculates field quantities, measurements, and property descriptions and determines specifications according to standard accepted engineering principles and city standards.
5. Prepares engineering drawings using computer software. Operates computer hardware and software, plotter reproduction machines calculators GPS and related equipment.
6. Meets with landowners and local state and federal government officials to obtain easements and right-of-ways. Compares in-ground assets with easement locations and proposes solutions to discrepancies. Reviews plans of all new developments and projects to make sure proper drainage and utility easements have been provided.
7. Performs basic electrical engineering calculations to determine transformer conductor and other electrical equipment sizing.
8. May serve as city representative to coordinate with agencies contractors or the public to evaluate and resolve engineering related problems. Investigates problems and complaints throughout the city and proposes engineering solutions under the supervision of the Chief Energy Services Engineer.
9. Assists the Chief Energy Services Engineer with projects, and handles inquiries or concerns in the Chief Energy Services Engineer’s absence.
10. Reviews complex plans and assures completed designs follow city standards codes and engineering principles.
11. Assists in developing and maintaining the current power system model. Calibrates models to match actual conditions.
12. Models impacts of future development on the existing power system.
13. Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors in an engineering office environment and outdoors in field conditions involving heavy traffic, steep terrain, and a variety of weather conditions. Required to push, pull, or lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds both short and long distances. Requires working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending with the ability to change positions as necessary. May use common hand tools. May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation, or uneven temperatures. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, human error, work deadlines, and the demands of multiple complex projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in civil engineering, electrical engineering, or integrated engineering.

Experience and Certifications

Engineer III

• Minimum of five (5) years full time paid work experience in a related engineering field.
• Must possess Professional Engineer certification from the State of Utah. Applicants who possess PE certification from another jurisdiction must become PE certified in the State of Utah within six (6) months of employment.

Engineer IV

• Minimum of Seven (7) years full time paid work experience in a related engineering field.
• Must possess Professional Engineer certification from the State of Utah. Applicants who possess PE certification from another jurisdiction must become PE certified in the State of Utah within six (6) months of employment.
• Assists the Chief Energy Services Engineer with projects, and handles inquiries or concerns in the Chief Energy Services Engineer’s absence.
• Supervises Engineers I, II and III

Licenses

Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of

• NEC and NESC electrical standards.
• Principles and practices of electrical system modeling.
• AutoCAD and word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software.
• Technical writing and proficiency in reading, reviewing, and editing technical documents.
• Modern techniques, terminology, principles, and practices of engineering design as applied to the Energy Services Department.

Ability to

• Plan, organize, and conduct meetings with engineers, developers, and contractors.
• Make decisions in the field or with designs which resolve potential or actual problems and comply with departmental objectives and standard engineering principles.
• Maintain detailed records and write reports.
• Communicate complex ideas and plans to coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, employees, the public, officials, and employees of other jurisdictions.