Roadway Design Engineer - Richfield or Cedar City
State of Utah, Richfield, UT, United States
ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER – RICHFIELD OR CEDAR CITY
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) seeks two (2) Roadway Design Engineers for Region Four, located in Richfield and Cedar City offices.
About the Role
As a Roadway Design Engineer you will lead the technical development of comprehensive PS&E (Plans, Specifications, and Estimates) packages, ensuring all plans, estimates, and specifications are biddable and constructible. This role blends high‑level design execution with project coordination, overseeing complex roadway programs from concept to completion. You will act as a technical mentor, elevating the team’s capabilities by refining CADD workflows and ensuring strict adherence to evolving engineering standards.
Position Information
Salary Range: Depends on qualifications/experience
Number of Positions: 2
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Background Check: Must successfully pass a criminal history check
Schedule Code: B – Competitive Career Service (12 month probationary period)
Locations: In‑person/on‑site at UDOT Region Four – 210 W 800 S, Richfield, UT 84701 and 1470 N Airport Rd, Cedar City, UT 84721
Application Deadline: 04/20/2026
Key Responsibilities
Design and prepare biddable plans, engineer's estimates, and specs needed to bid and award quality transportation projects.
Provide design support for transportation projects through construction.
Prepare concept reports for future transportation projects.
Quality assurance/quality control of other engineers’ transportation projects.
Mentor, assist, and train other engineers.
Research and seek out new technologies and processes that may be incorporated into the Department's projects.
Regularly review research sources such as the Transportation Review Board (TRB), National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), etc. for developing or new technologies that may benefit UDOT.
Coordinate with technical experts to determine where improvements are necessary.
Develop plans for improvements and oversee the implementation of the plans.
Evaluate these plans for applicability and effectiveness.
Coordinate with industry and Department Regions and functional groups.
Suggest, make, and review changes to existing documents (standards/special provisions/MOIs) as necessary.
Work closely with project managers to oversee and inform consultant project teams on Department standards and procedures.
Qualifications
Roadway Design Engineer 4 (Engineer IV) – Salary $45.53 – $72.25
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah
Two years post‑licensure experience
Meets skills and knowledge requirements for RDE 4 as outlined in the Roadway Design Engineer Career Ladder (RDECL)
Roadway Design Engineer 3 (Engineer III) – Salary $37.46 – $60.77 (entry‑level)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah
Less than two years of post‑licensure experience
Roadway Design Engineer (Engineer II) – Salary $34.39 – $57.57 (no PE license yet)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)
Completed at least two years of post‑graduate engineering experience (Master’s may be considered for one year)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Bentley suite programs utilized for Digital Delivery.
Experience using engineering data processing application programs.
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of civil engineering.
Ability to read and interpret maps, plats, charts, plans, and electronic schematics.
Proficiency with CADD (Open Roads Designer, Microstation, InRoads) and other related design software to deliver UDOT design projects.
Thorough understanding of engineering standards such as AASHTO Green Book, Roadside Design Guide, UDOT Roadway Design Manual, UDOT Standard and Supplemental Drawings and Specifications.
Excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems and in collaboration and written and verbal communication.
Supplemental Information
Advancement Opportunities: Engineer IV, III, and II will be eligible for upward advancement through the design career path.
Working Conditions: Risks found in the typical office setting, appropriately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Physical Requirements: Moderate – Work requires physical exertion. Ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.
EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957‑9390.
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The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) seeks two (2) Roadway Design Engineers for Region Four, located in Richfield and Cedar City offices.
About the Role
As a Roadway Design Engineer you will lead the technical development of comprehensive PS&E (Plans, Specifications, and Estimates) packages, ensuring all plans, estimates, and specifications are biddable and constructible. This role blends high‑level design execution with project coordination, overseeing complex roadway programs from concept to completion. You will act as a technical mentor, elevating the team’s capabilities by refining CADD workflows and ensuring strict adherence to evolving engineering standards.
Position Information
Salary Range: Depends on qualifications/experience
Number of Positions: 2
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Background Check: Must successfully pass a criminal history check
Schedule Code: B – Competitive Career Service (12 month probationary period)
Locations: In‑person/on‑site at UDOT Region Four – 210 W 800 S, Richfield, UT 84701 and 1470 N Airport Rd, Cedar City, UT 84721
Application Deadline: 04/20/2026
Key Responsibilities
Design and prepare biddable plans, engineer's estimates, and specs needed to bid and award quality transportation projects.
Provide design support for transportation projects through construction.
Prepare concept reports for future transportation projects.
Quality assurance/quality control of other engineers’ transportation projects.
Mentor, assist, and train other engineers.
Research and seek out new technologies and processes that may be incorporated into the Department's projects.
Regularly review research sources such as the Transportation Review Board (TRB), National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), etc. for developing or new technologies that may benefit UDOT.
Coordinate with technical experts to determine where improvements are necessary.
Develop plans for improvements and oversee the implementation of the plans.
Evaluate these plans for applicability and effectiveness.
Coordinate with industry and Department Regions and functional groups.
Suggest, make, and review changes to existing documents (standards/special provisions/MOIs) as necessary.
Work closely with project managers to oversee and inform consultant project teams on Department standards and procedures.
Qualifications
Roadway Design Engineer 4 (Engineer IV) – Salary $45.53 – $72.25
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah
Two years post‑licensure experience
Meets skills and knowledge requirements for RDE 4 as outlined in the Roadway Design Engineer Career Ladder (RDECL)
Roadway Design Engineer 3 (Engineer III) – Salary $37.46 – $60.77 (entry‑level)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah
Less than two years of post‑licensure experience
Roadway Design Engineer (Engineer II) – Salary $34.39 – $57.57 (no PE license yet)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)
Completed at least two years of post‑graduate engineering experience (Master’s may be considered for one year)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Bentley suite programs utilized for Digital Delivery.
Experience using engineering data processing application programs.
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of civil engineering.
Ability to read and interpret maps, plats, charts, plans, and electronic schematics.
Proficiency with CADD (Open Roads Designer, Microstation, InRoads) and other related design software to deliver UDOT design projects.
Thorough understanding of engineering standards such as AASHTO Green Book, Roadside Design Guide, UDOT Roadway Design Manual, UDOT Standard and Supplemental Drawings and Specifications.
Excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems and in collaboration and written and verbal communication.
Supplemental Information
Advancement Opportunities: Engineer IV, III, and II will be eligible for upward advancement through the design career path.
Working Conditions: Risks found in the typical office setting, appropriately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Physical Requirements: Moderate – Work requires physical exertion. Ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.
EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957‑9390.
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