Engineer II, III

Engineer II / III

Location: Richfield, Utah 84701, United States

The Sevier River Office of the Utah Division of Water Rights seeks a dedicated Engineer II or Engineer III to join the team. The role involves assisting the Regional Engineer in managing public inquiries, processing water rights applications, conducting detailed analyses, assisting with dam inspections, distribution systems, and other field investigations. Candidates should have a strong understanding of water rights principles, excellent communication, organizational, and technical skills, be proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative.

• Assist the public in answering questions, reviewing water rights, and explaining Division procedures, guidelines, and statutes.
• Assist water users in the preparation of segregation requests, change applications, applications to appropriate, and other related applications.
• Create and analyze maps using the Division’s mapping software.
• Evaluate change applications, applications to appropriate, diligence claims, and other applications, and prepare technical documents that follow current water right statutes.
• Assist the Regional Engineer in public hearings for change applications, applications to appropriate, and diligence claims.
• Assist in the review of Proof of Beneficial Use forms and related documents in preparation of draft certificates.
• Review and understand river and water right decrees; assist the Regional Engineer, distribution engineers, river commissioners, and other staff for established distribution systems within the region.

• Possesses a working knowledge of Utah water rights, including their characteristics, attributes, and the Division of Water Rights policies and procedures.
• Has a working knowledge of hydrologic data, including reading maps and understanding water, hydraulic, or flow principles.
• Understands the principles of water rights title, including the Report of Conveyance Training Manual and relevant statutes.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and inspire others to achieve common goals.
• Skilled in research and investigation methods and techniques.
• Capable of using logic to analyze or identify underlying principles or facts associated with information or data to draw accurate conclusions.
• Exhibits strong communication and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple tasks and collaborate with team members.

• Principles, theories, and practices of engineering, with emphasis on hydraulics, hydrology, irrigation methods, groundwater, and geology.
• Knowledge of Utah water rights and statutes (Title 73, Chapters 1-6 of the Utah Code Annotated).
• Experience in updating title and ownership records.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally.
• Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro.
• Ability to teach new concepts and coach in learning situations.

This position operates primarily in an office environment, requiring the use of standard office equipment, and staying at a desk or computer for extended periods. It also requires regular field work which may expose the employee to outdoor weather conditions and varying terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and move materials up to 40 pounds and possess a valid driver’s license for operating a state or personal vehicle.

Requires an ABET‑accredited Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field and satisfactory completion of Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).

Same as Engineer II qualifications, plus a registration as a Professional Engineer under Utah Code Annotated 58‑22. The position is at a working level requiring minimal supervision and independent judgment in evaluating complex engineering situations.

• Address: 2031 South Industrial Park Road, Richfield, Utah, 84701, United States
• Background Check Required – Successful criminal history check is mandatory.
• Drug Test Required.
• Schedule Code: B – Competitive Career Service.

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