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Operations Design Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 38 - 62
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
15 August 2026 (22 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
1 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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.
About the Role
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.
Position Information
Here is some important information about this position:
- 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
- Recruiter: Jill Barela I
- Application Deadline: 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.
Key Responsibilities
As the Operations Design Engineer you will provide statewide technical support and leadership for operational roadway design elements. Your specific duties will include:
- Technical Support & Plan Review: Providing design guidance and plan review assistance for project elements related to traffic and safety.
- Accessibility Expertise: Serving as the divisions 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.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position candidates must possess:
- 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.
Underfill Option
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 bachelors 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
In order to be successful the following are essential:
- Engineering Expertise: Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles design standards specifications and construction practices.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Technical curiosity initiative and the ability to master complex evolving transportation topics.
- Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional technical writing interpersonal and mentorship skills.
- Diplomacy: Comfort working across diverse engineering disciplines and facilitating practical collaborative solutions among varied stakeholders.
Why You Should Join Our Team
A Mission That Matters At the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) our mission is to Enhance quality of life through transportation. We help the traveling public get where they want when they want as safely as possible. By joining our team you contribute to the framework of Good Health Connected Communities Better Mobility and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.
Our Culture and Values We arent just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust Teamwork and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect Integrity and Caring. If these values resonate with you you will find a home here!
The Agency
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation click here.
Benefits at a Glance
- Exceptional Health Coverage: We offer some of the most competitive medical premiums in the industry including comprehensive family plans with very low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options.
- Retirement Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period.
- Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options to fit your needs.
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 .
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