Statewide Hydraulics & Drainage Engineer: Strategy & Design

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) seeks a Statewide Hydraulics and Drainage Engineer (EM II) to lead hydraulic and drainage initiatives across Utah. You will direct statewide strategy as the premier SME, overseeing central design activities and coordinating with divisions to ensure compliant, high-quality infrastructure.

Successful candidates will be licensed PEs in Utah with several years of post-licensure experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex programs and

Qualifications

• PE licensure in Utah is required.
• 4+ years of post-licensure experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the technical authority on hydraulic and drainage design.
• Owns and updates applicable manuals, standards, and drawings.
• Coordinates with other divisions to update design manuals.
• Provides guidance on bridge scour projects and participates in the scour rating committee.
• Sets expectations for drainage and stormwater asset design.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Coordination

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah

Job description

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) seeks a Statewide Hydraulics and Drainage Engineer (EM II) to lead hydraulic and drainage initiatives across Utah. You will direct statewide strategy as the premier SME, overseeing central design activities and coordinating with divisions to ensure compliant, high-quality infrastructure.

Successful candidates will be licensed PEs in Utah with several years of post-licensure experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex programs and