Operations Design Engineer

Operations Design Engineer

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Professional Engineer to serve as the Operations Design Engineer within the Traffic and Safety Division. This position provides statewide technical leadership, supporting operational roadway design, accessibility, traffic control, design standards, specifications, and policy implementation to advance transportation safety and efficiency across Utah.

This role is structured as a collaborative technical partner and facilitator, rather than a reactive compliance reviewer. You will work alongside Region field engineers, inspectors, designers, and project teams to build technical capability through training, mentorship, plan review support, and the development of defensible engineering standards.

Additionally, you will lead the refinement of Standard Drawings, Specifications, policies, guidance documents, and administrative rules relevant to the Traffic and Safety Division. Your expertise will help resolve recurring design and construction issues, ensuring consistency throughout the Department. Strong communication, collaboration, technical writing, and sound engineering judgment are essential for success in this role.

• Salary Range: $38.40-$62.29
• FT/PT Status:
  Full Time
• Background Check:
  You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service (12 month probationary period)
• Location:
  
  Calvin Rampton Building - 4501 South 2700 West, Taylorsville, Utah
• Final date to receive applications:
  Until filled
  • * This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

• Technical Support & Plan Review:
  Providing design guidance and plan review assistance for project elements related to traffic and safety.
• Accessibility Expertise:
  Serving as the division's technical expert on pedestrian facility design, including ADA and PROWAG compliance for UDOT projects.
• Training & Mentorship:
  Developing and delivering training for field engineers, inspectors, project teams, and designers to improve technical consistency across UDOT Regions.
• Standards Maintenance:
  Updating and refining UDOT Standard Drawings, Standard Specifications, policies, and design details germane to the Traffic and Safety Division.
• Problem Solving:
  Coordinating with Region staff, designers, construction personnel, and project teams to resolve recurring design and construction challenges.
• Program Improvement:
  Supporting the continuous improvement of ADA inspection processes, access management policies, and state administrative rules (including R930-6).
• Interagency Coordination:
  Collaborating with the FHWA, the Access Board, industry partners, and internal stakeholders regarding emerging standards and best practices.

• Licensure:
  Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Utah.
  • Note:
    
    Out-of-state licensees must obtain reciprocity with Utah prior to their official start date or they will fill the position at the lower level until a Utah PE is obtained.

Applicants who are not currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in Utah may be considered for an Engineer II ($41.25 hourly). The qualifications for the Engineer II 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.

Our ideal candidate is someone who possess:

• Experience in roadway design, traffic engineering, highway construction, or related transportation fields.
• Specialized experience with ADA accessibility requirements, pedestrian facility design, or operational roadway design.

In order to be successful, the following are essential:

• Engineering Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles, design standards, specifications, and construction practices.
• Proactive…