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Roadway Design Engineer 4

State of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


Full-Time Salary – $45.53 - $72.25/hour Remote Work/In-Office – In-Office/On-Site

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a seasoned Roadway Design Engineer 4 (Engineer IV) to join our Region Two team in Salt Lake City.

Your Areas of Focus
Drive Project Excellence

From Concept to Construction: Lead the creation of high-quality, biddable plans, precise estimates, and technical specifications. Provide critical design support throughout the construction phase to ensure project success.

Visionary Planning: Draft the concept reports that serve as the foundation for Utah’s future transportation network.

Champion Quality & Mentorship

Elevate the Team: Mentor and train the next generation of talent, sharing your expertise to help others grow.

Technical Stewardship: Perform vital QA/QC reviews for other transportation projects, ensuring every design meets rigorous safety and quality standards.

Consultant Integration: Work side-by-side with Project Managers to guide consultant teams, ensuring their work aligns perfectly with Department standards and procedures.

Lead Innovation & Research

Explore the Cutting Edge: Perform research on emerging technologies and processes through organizations like the TRB and NCHRP to bring world-class solutions to UDOT.

Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement, develop implementation plans, and refine official Standards, Special Provisions, and Manuals of Instruction (MOIs).

Collaborate & Connect

Building Bridges: Act as a key liaison between industry partners, regional teams, and functional groups to ensure projects are effective, applicable, and supported by all stakeholders.

Expert Coordination: Partner with technical experts to diagnose challenges and oversee implementation of modern engineering solutions across the state.

The Essentials
The final role and salary will be determined based on your professional licensure and years of experience.

Roadway Design Engineer 4 (Engineer IV)
$45.53 – $72.25

Valid Utah Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Minimum of two years of post-licensure experience.

Must meet the skills and knowledge requirements outlined in the Roadway Design Engineer Career Path Guide (RDECPG).

Roadway Design Engineer 3 (Engineer III)
$37.46 – $60.77

Entry-level for the RDE Career Path.

Valid Utah Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Minimum of one year of post-licensure experience.

Engineer II
$34.39 – $57.57

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Minimum of two years of post-graduate engineering experience.

About The Role
Location – 2010 S 2760 W, Salt Lake City

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

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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