Roadway Design Engineer

Job Description

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer in Region Three, located in Orem, Utah.

As a Roadway Design Engineer you will design and prepare biddable plans, engineers' estimates, and special provisions for construction projects. This position will manage and coordinate engineering assignments related to roadway design and other roadway projects and programs. This includes guiding and training technicians and other engineers in the use of proper design standards and engineering practices, utilizing specific transportation engineering software, CADD software, and basic office software.

Principle Duties
As a Roadway Design Engineer, you will:

• Design and prepare biddable plans, engineer's estimates, and specs and specials needed to bid and award quality transportation projects.
• Provide design support for transportation projects through construction.
• Prepare concept reports for future transportation projects.
• Quality assurance/quality control of other engineers transportation projects.
• Mentor, assist, and train other engineers.
• Research and seek out new technologies and processes that may be incorporated into the Department's projects.
• Regularly review, as assigned, through research sources, i.e. Transportation Review Board (TRB), National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), etc. for developing or new technologies that may be of benefit to UDOT.
• Coordinate with technical experts to determine where improvements are necessary.
• Develop plans for improvements and oversee the implementation of the plans.
• Evaluate these plans for applicability and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with industry and Department Regions and Functional groups.
• Suggest, make, and review changes to existing documents (Standards/Special Provisions/ MOIs), as necessary.
• Work closely with project managers to oversee and inform consultant project teams on Department standards and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
The qualified candidate will fill the position at one of the following levels depending on qualifications:

• Roadway Design Engineer 4 (Engineer IV), salary range $44.42 - $70.49 Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah; Two years post licensure experience; andMeets skills and knowledge requirements for RDE 4, as outlined in the Roadway Design Engineer Career Ladder (RDECL). (Click here to review the RDECL.)
• Roadway Design Engineer 3 (Engineer III), salary range is $36.55 - $59.29 (Considered the entry-level position for the RDECL) Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah; andLess than two years post licensure experience.
• Engineer II, salary range is $33.55 - $56.17 (No Professional Engineer (PE) license yet)Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE); andCompleted at least two years of post-graduate engineering experience.

Preferences
Preference may be given to those with any of the following:

• Experience with Bentley suite programs utilized for Digital Delivery.
• Experience using engineering data processing application programs.

Other 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 the principles, theories, and practices of civil engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, plats, charts, plans, and electronic schematics.
• Proficiency with CADD (Open Roads Designer, Microstation and InRoads) and other related design software to deliver UDOT design projects.
• Thorough understanding of engineering standards such as AASHTO Green Book, Roadside Design Guide, UDOT Roadway Design Manual, UDOT Standard and Supplemental Drawings and Specifications.
• Excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems including collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills.

Supplemental Information

• Working Conditions: 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.
• Physical Requirements: Moderate - Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.
• 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. Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

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 here.