Assistant Region Traffic Engineer - R2

• Assist in coordination of active transportation and region safety efforts.
• Discuss, review and interpret plans and specifications.
• Design, develop, and conduct a variety of research projects.
• Prepare engineering and design documents.
• Represent UDOT Region Two on engineering/planning teams for regional studies and other planning efforts, traffic and safety studies, and project teams.
• Perform and review crash analyses and present findings at region and UDOT-wide meetings.
• Assist and coordinate with UDOT Traffic Operations Center (TOC) and others on traffic modeling, studies, and planning efforts.
• Respond to public inquiries related to traffic and safety.
• Lead or mentor staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements 

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 58-22.
• Utah State Licensure in the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).
• A valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of civil engineering.
• The ability to read and interpret maps, plats, charts, plans, and blueprints.
• The ability to perform scientific and technical research.
• The ability to use engineering data processing application programs.

Preference may be given to those who have completed Roadside Safety Design training.

This position may be filled at the Engineer II level (salary range $33.55-$56.17) for those applicants without a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah. In order to qualify for the level II, candidates must have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and,
• Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and,
• Completed at least two years of post-graduate engineering experience. (A Master's degree, in a related field, will be considered as the post-graduate experience.)

Why You Should Join Our Team
Aside from working for a cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will help reach our goal of Zero Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities, which is a great goal for everyone. In addition, you will receive a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. You can have a fulfilling career, while maintaining a good work/life balance. Click HERE to to see a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency
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• Working Conditions: Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Physical Requirements: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director / Group Leader.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.

Salary : $34 - $56