City Engineer - Appointed Position - Exempt

First Review of Applications
- June 25, 2026

The City Engineer works under the direction of the Public Works Director. This position is responsible for private development administration, planning, preliminary design, detailed design, scheduling, construction and maintenance of municipal development projects, creation and maintenance of design standards for development, and negotiation of development agreements. Provides engineering advice and assistance to all City departments in connection with the planning and execution of public works improvement programs and projects.

This position plays a key role in land development, regulatory compliance, and plan review, ensuring that all projects adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, in Civil Engineering.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of professional engineering experience, five (5) of which involved municipal engineering projects. Plus a minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience. Water rights experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

A valid driver's license. Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Utah.

Hiring Range: $108,160 to $140,587 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

40 hours per week. M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Evenings, holidays and weekends may be required.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at  (text or voice).

Payson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Payson City 439 West Utah Avenue, Payson, UT