Environmental Engineer III

Environmental Engineer III

Full‑Time – Salary: $26.61 - $55.36 Hourly Wage – Hybrid Remote/Office – Final date to receive applications: 7/29/2026 6:00 PM MDT

The Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a dedicated, forward‑thinking Environmental Engineer to join our vital Engineering Section within the Division of Water Quality. In this critical role, you will be a key player in safeguarding our state's water resources and applying engineering expertise to protect public health and the environment.

• Prepare technical reports for and present projects to the Water Quality Board.
• Review engineering calculations, plans, and technical specifications for wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Participate as a team member or team leader on special projects and division initiatives.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally to internal and external stakeholders, customers, and the public.

• 0 to 15 years of engineering practice with increasing responsibility in wastewater process technology analysis, design, and specification.
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate demonstrating passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
• Technical expertise in all aspects of wastewater treatment systems analysis, design, and permit delivery.
• Strong knowledge of physicochemical and biological wastewater treatment process fundamentals and resource recovery principles.
• Direct experience developing or implementing wastewater treatability analysis, process modeling, analyzing process alternatives, and working with designers to prepare engineering plans and specifications for treatment works and sewerage systems.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Master of Science or Engineering with emphasis in wastewater treatment process design.
• Preference for candidates with a Utah Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain the license within 12 months.
• Professional Engineer/Registered Engineer license in Civil, Sanitary, Chemical, Environmental or related disciplines.

The selected candidate may be brought in as an Environmental Engineer I, II, or III with corresponding salary ranges of $26.61 - $42.22, $31.33 - $49.69, or $34.91 - $55.36 per hour.

195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116, United States

• Job Stability:
  Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well‑established organization.
• Career Growth:
  Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work:
  Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment:
  Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

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 .