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Salary: $37.46 - $60.77 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 45957
Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
Unit: 8261 DOT Structures Administration
Opening Date: 08/05/2025
Closing Date: 8/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Jill Barela,
# of Openings: 1
Location: Calvin Rampton Building,4501 South 2700 West,Salt Lake City, Utah
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Schedule Code Description: This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Current State employees who have already passed a probationary period will not be required to complete another one.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
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, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for an individual with strong technical skills to work in Structures Design as the Structures Design Engineer (Engineer III) preparing plans, specifications, and engineer's estimates for bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and other miscellaneous structures associated with UDOT Projects. Design can include the Digital Delivery environment and opportunities to build upon the Departments efforts to implement this technology. This person will fill an important role within the Structures Division and have the opportunity to deliver projects by collaborating with other talented individuals.
Principal Duties
As the Structures Design Engineer (Engineer III), you will:

• Perform structural analysis and design.
• Check analysis and design notes.
• Prepare and check technical reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates for new structures, structures in need of preservation and rehabilitation, emergency projects, and other exciting projects.
• Support technical analysis and reviews associated with updating design manuals and specifications.
• Prepare engineering and design documents using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment.
• Discuss, review and interpret plans and specifications.
• Analyze, summarize and/or review data; report findings, interpret results and/or make recommendations.
• Provide support during the construction phase of projects.
• May participate in the planning, designing, construction and maintenance of structures. May include participating in structures inspections during construction or in-service inspections.
• Participate in a variety of activities including feasibility, materials, research, exploring innovative concepts, design, concept and scoping, environmental, safety, specifications, schedules, revisions in support of delivering projects.

Minimum Qualification
In order to qualify for this position, you must be registered as a professional engineer (PE) in Utah.
Underfill
This position may be filled as either an Engineer II or Engineer I for those who are not registered professional engineers. This includes those that are licensed in other states pending licensure in Utah.

• The qualifications for the Engineer II ($40.24 - $57.57) level are:
  • A bachelor's degree, or higher, in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).
  • At least two years of post-graduate engineering experience.

• The qualifications for the Engineer I ($35.93) level are:
  • A bachelor's degree, or higher, in a Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).

Preferences
Preference may be given to applicants with significate experience designing transportation structures.
Hiring officials may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Here are some of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclusive:

• knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of structural engineering
• knowledge of QC/QA processes used in structural design
• ability to use State or agency-specific software application program(s); skilled in the use of spreadsheets and software used for structural analysis
• knowledge of MicroStation and Inroads is useful; use CADD/ computer assisted drafting and design
• ability to use engineering data processing application programs
• ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
• ability to find, gather and collect information or data
• ability to evaluate information against a set of standards
• ability to read and interpret maps, plats, charts, plans, blueprints and/or electrical schematics
• ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• ability to ensure compliance with contract terms, policies and procedures, etc.
• ability to use scientific methods to solve problems
• knowledge of research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information
• ability to perform scientific and/or technical research
• ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and
• understand information presented in writing

Supplemental Information
Here is some information of which you should be aware:

• Working Conditions - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• Physical Requirements - Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want - and we make sure they can do it safely.
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click .
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. Applicable follow up questions must be answered or your application may be removed from consideration or you may not receive credit for your experience. Listing "see resume" as a response to a question may also result in being removed from consideration or not receiving credit.

• I have read and understand the above statement

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Are you licensed as a Professional Engineer in Utah? Please note: If you are not currently licensed in Utah, you will fill the position at the level II until you receive your Utah license.

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a PE license in any other states?

• Yes
• No

04
Please list the state, license number, date of licensure, and expiration date for all states you hold licenses in.
05
Underfill: Have you passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam? If yes, in order to receive credit you must upload a copy of your results.

• Yes
• No
• Licensed PE

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Engineer II Level: Have you completed at least two years of progressively responsible engineering experience after receiving your engineering degree?

• Yes
• No
• Licensed PE

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Engineer I Level: Do you have a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in a related engineering field?

• Yes
• No
• FE with 2 yrs
• Licensed PE

08
Do you have a Masters Degree in a related field of study? If yes, in order to receive credit you must upload a copy of your transcripts or degree to this application.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have working in structural design?

• None
• 1 year or less
• 2 - 3 completed years
• 4 - 5 completed years
• 6 - 7 completed years
• 8 - 9 completed years
• 10 or more years

10
Please provide details, including a specific example of your experience.
11
Do you have experience leading a team or teams?

• Yes
• No

12
If yes, please provide details including a specific example of your experience.
13
Do you have any experience training others?

• Yes
• No

14
If yes, please provide details including a specific example of your experience.
15
Do you have experience with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications?

• Yes
• No

16
If yes, please provide details including a specific example of your experience.
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Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin (including in-laws and step relatives), or cohabitating employees.

• Yes
• No

18
If you do have relatives working for UDOT, please list the name, relationship, and work location for each relative.
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Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State of Utah job site (
• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
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• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
• Other (not listed above)

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