Chief County Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Operations Management, Safety Engineer
Chief County Engineer
Status:
Full‑Time | Closes:
Open Until Filled
The Chief County Engineer oversees the technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and fiscal management of Uintah County's physical infrastructure and facilities. Acting as the county's primary engineering authority, this position manages municipal construction projects from inception to completion, reviews private development plans for code compliance, and provides specialized engineering support to the Roads, Facilities, and Purchasing departments.
Through rigorous project oversight, strategic grant support, and interdepartmental collaboration, the Chief County Engineer ensures all public works align with long‑term Capital Improvement Plans and community safety standards.
Responsibilities- Oversee municipal construction projects from inception to completion.
- Review private development plans for code compliance.
- Provide specialized engineering support to the Roads, Facilities, and Purchasing departments.
- Ensure public works align with long‑term Capital Improvement Plans and community safety standards.
- Provide strategic grant support and interdepartmental collaboration.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering, project management, or municipal public works infrastructure design.
- Valid State of Utah Professional Engineer (PE) license, or out‑of‑state PE license with ability to obtain Utah reciprocity within six (6) months of employment.
- Valid Utah Driver's License, a clean driving history, and fulfillment of Uintah County vehicle insurability requirements.
This full‑time, exempt position offers a competitive salary of $74,880‑$128,960 depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; robust retirement plans; supplemental insurance options;
Employee Assistance Program; perks program; and access to Uintah County's award‑winning wellness initiative, featuring team activities, on‑site health fairs, educational seminars, and full access to the on‑site wellness center and gym equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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