Engineer IV (May Underfill to Level III)

Position Title:

Engineer IV (May Underfill to Level III)

Job Description:

As a registered professional engineer, serves as project engineer on City projects, and independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in making substantial adaptations and modifications. This is a responsible position in planning, design, construction or related engineering work and may require supervising engineers and other subordinate staff.

About the Position:

Join us as an Engineer IV and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Salt Lake City’s infrastructure! You’ll lead innovative engineering projects from planning and design to construction, ensuring they meet high standards and align with City guidelines. In this role, you’ll collaborate with consultants, oversee project budgets and timelines, and resolve challenges alongside contractors and the public. This is your chance to contribute to the growth and development of our community while advancing your career in a dynamic, impactful, and collaborative environment.

About the Team:

The Public Services Engineering Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. Applicants for roles within the Engineering Division can expect to support projects that improve streets within the public right-of-way, office buildings, bikeways, and sidewalks – all important areas of the City’s growing infrastructure that everyone uses.

Position Salary Range:

Level IV: $98,400 - $103,579

Level III: $90,000 - $93,940

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and approves designs for engineering projects in accordance with general engineering principles and Salt Lake City Standards. Serves on general planning, design and project review committees.

• Assists in selecting consultants and specifying parameters for projects and scope of work for consultants. Recommends approval of all work done by consultants and troubleshoots various segments of assigned projects.

• Prepares complex plans and assures complete designs follow standards as set by Salt Lake City, various codes or standard engineering principles. May draft engineering drawings.

• May supervise engineers or technicians with responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of their work. Approves or rejects contractors’ work, specifications, pay requests or cost estimates.

• Reviews and calculates complex project pricing and amount of payments which should be made to contractors. Signs off appropriate documents prior to payment, and suggests contract change orders.

• Reviews or prepares reports of work done and project status. Prepares project documents, monitors and complies with bidding procedures and meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status.

• May serve as Salt Lake City representative on joint projects and meet with general public or consultants to evaluate and resolve project problems.       

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Level IV:

• Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent from a fully accredited college or university and four years paid work experience in civil engineering or related field.

• Possession of a professional engineer certificate from the State of Utah. Out of state applicants who possess a PE License must become a PE within the State of Utah within six months of employment.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

• Ability to lead, develop and support other team members, use computers, prepare and present complex reports in written and oral form, and effectively interface with contractors and the general public.

Level III:

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree and three years paid work experience in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent.

• Possession of an engineer in training certificate.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

• Ability to utilize computers in engineering applications, prepare and present moderately complex reports in written and oral form, effectively interface with subordinates, supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public.

• Ability to perform engineering studies and field analysis, make correct engineering decisions, supervise subordinate engineers and contractors, and administer related contracts.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation or uneven temperature.

• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

DEPARTMENT

Public Services

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40