Water Rights Engineer III

WATER RIGHTS ENGINEER III

This position may be under filled at a level II, I

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $28.49 - $47.85 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Final date to receive applications – 10/14/2026*

* 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.

Assist the public with compliance to and implementation of all state statutes, rules, and guidelines pertaining to water rights. Oversee Water Rights' enforcement proceedings in accordance with Utah Code, Administrative Rules, and Water Rights Policies.

Assist regional offices, distribution, well drilling, stream alteration, and dam safety as requested in the preparation and verification of information related to on-going enforcement of water rights law.

Attend presentations, review and compose written reports, and make public presentations.

Other duties as assigned.

To qualify for the Engineer III level ($36.55-$47.85)

Must be registered as a professional engineer in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 58-22. This is a working level job requiring minimal supervision. Incumbents in this job utilize advanced training, experience and independent judgment in the evaluation and resolution of complex engineering situations requiring specialized abilities. Incumbents apply the knowledge and techniques of advanced mathematics and engineering to assignments.

To qualify for the Engineer II level ($33.55-$45.57)

Satisfactory completion of an engineering degree and the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) required. Incumbents have experience working as an engineer but are not licensed as a professional engineer. Most of their work must be reviewed and approved by a licensed engineer. Incumbents use independent judgment in the modification and evaluation of standard techniques, perform independently on most assignments, receiving technical guidance on unusual problems.

Incumbents apply the knowledge and techniques of advanced mathematics and engineering to assignments.

To qualify for the Engineer I level ($28.49-$43.40)

Satisfactory completion of an engineering degree required. This is an entry-level job which requires close supervision and limited engineering experience while performing engineering related tasks.

• Investigate and evaluate water rights enforcement referrals
• Work with referrals through informal efforts to correct violations
• Issue letters and initial orders, hold preliminary conferences, participate in hearings, and assure compliance with water rights law
• Assist regional offices, distribution, well drilling, stream alteration, and dam safety as requested in the preparation and verification of information related to on-going enforcement of water rights law
• Attend presentations, review and compose written reports, and make public presentations
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Investigate and evaluate water rights enforcement referrals
• Work with referrals through informal efforts to correct violations
• Issue letters and initial orders, hold preliminary conferences, participate in hearings, and assure compliance with water rights law
• Assist regional offices, distribution, well drilling, stream alteration, and dam safety as requested in the preparation and verification of information related to on-going enforcement of water rights law
• Attend presentations, review and compose written reports, and make public presentations
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job…