Statewide Pavement Engineer

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) seeks a State Pavement Engineer to provide expert pavement design, preservation, and rehabilitation guidance to internal and external customers. You will help shape policies, represent UDOT in national pavement groups, and lead innovations to improve policies and processes.

Location is Salt Lake City, Utah. This in-office role requires PE licensure in Utah and 4+ years of post-licensure experience, with a strong passion for pavements and the ability

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah.
• Four (4) years of engineering experience post-licensure.
• Curiosity and passion about building, preserving, and maintaining pavements.
• The ability to take initiative on self-prioritized tasks with little to no direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and direction in setting statewide pavement design, preservation, and rehabilitation policies.
• Lead the Department into innovation strategies in pavement design.
• Maintain and update the department pavement treatment selection process.
• Review and approve Region pavement project treatment selection.
• Evaluate up front and treatment life cycle cost.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance in pavement data collection and project smoothness requirements.
• Maintain all pavement related department standard specifications and drawings.
• Provide input and recommendations through the Department that affect the sustainability and performance of Utah’s pavement infrastructure.
• Manage the Departments Dielectric Profiling System (DPS) program.

Skills

Leadership

Initiative

Curiosity

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah

Job description

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a forward-thinking professional to work within the Central Materials and Pavements Group. As the State Pavement Engineer, you will provide technical support to internal and external pavement design and pavement management customers; and serve as an expert in pavement design and preservation and rehabilitation treatment selection. You will have the opportunity to represent the department in national pavement groups to assist in finding and implementing improvements to our policies and processes.

About The Role

Location –

4501 S 2700 W, Po Box 141200

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114-8455

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Salary – $49.30 - $78.18 Hourly Wage (Typical Starting Wage $49.30 - $63.74)

In-Office

Application Deadline – 9/16/2026

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and direction in setting statewide pavement design, preservation, and rehabilitation policies.
• Lead the Department into innovation strategies in pavement design.
• Maintain and update the department pavement treatment selection process.
• Review and approve Region pavement project treatment selection.
• Evaluate up front and treatment life cycle cost.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance in pavement data collection and project smoothness requirements.
• Maintain all pavement related department standard specifications and drawings.
• Provide input and recommendations through the Department that affect the sustainability and performance of Utah’s pavement infrastructure.
• Manage the Departments Dielectric Profiling System (DPS) program.

What You’ll Bring

• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah. (Note: Out-of-state licensees must obtain reciprocity with Utah prior to their official start date.)
• Four (4) years of engineering experience post-licensure.
• Curiosity and passion about building, preserving, and maintaining pavements.
• The ability to take initiative on self-prioritized tasks with little to no direct supervision.

Preferences

• Strong leadership, facilitation, and organization skills.
• Strong understanding of the pavement design, materials, and construction.
• Strong understanding of asset management and pavement preservation strategy.

Strong background in pavements and managing a pavement program.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters – At the Utah Department of Transportation, our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.

Our Culture and Values – We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home here!

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].