Southeast Staff Engineer

Salary : $36.55 - $43.00 Hourly

Location : Carbon County, UT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 44191

Agency : 560 Department of Natural Resources

Unit : 7200 DNR WRT Regional Office

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Exempt

Recruiter : Christa Rowland, 801-538-4826

of Openings : 1

Schedule Code : B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements : Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link : https : / / adminrules.utah.gov / public / search / driver eligibility / Current Rules

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, dial 711 or TTY : 800-346-4128.

Job Description

Job Title : Southeast Staff Engineer Location : Price, Utah Job Description :

The Division of Water Rights is seeking a ready to learn, dedicated, and detail-oriented Engineer to fill an entry / mid-level position in the Southeastern Region Office in Price, Utah. This office is responsible for regulating the appropriation and distribution of water throughout Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan counties including on the main stem of the Green and Colorado rivers. Primary duties include working with farmers, ranchers, irrigation companies, and municipalities in the region to solve many complex and interesting issues related to water appropriation, measurement, and distribution. Additional duties will be dam safety inspections and assisting with the general water right adjudications within the region. These duties result in approximately 60% office time and 40% fieldwork in some of the most stunning and beautiful areas found in the western United States. If you enjoy living in an area that provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation, we would invite you to consider joining our team in this most interesting and important field of water related engineering.

Position may be filled at the Engineer I, Engineer II, or Engineer III level depending upon selected candidates' qualifications. Any hired applicant will receive on the job training.

To qualify for the Engineer I : Satisfactory completion of engineering degree by start date. The Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) completed by the end of the 12-month probationary period. This is an entry-level job, which requires close supervision and limited engineering experience while performing engineering related tasks.

To qualify for the Engineer II : Satisfactory completion of an engineering degree and the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) is required. Incumbents have experience working as an Engineer but are not licensed as a Professional Engineer. Most of their work must be reviewed and approved by a licensed Engineer. Incumbents use independent judgment in the modification and evaluation of standard techniques, perform independently on most assignments, receiving technical guidance on unusual problems. Incumbents apply the knowledge and techniques of advanced mathematics and engineering to assignments.

To qualify for the Engineer III : Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in accordance with the provisions of the Utah Code Annotated 58-22. This is a working level job requiring minimal supervision. Incumbents in this job utilize advanced training, experience, and independent judgment in the evaluation and modification of complex engineering situations requiring specialized abilities. Incumbents apply the knowledge and techniques of advanced mathematics and engineering to assignments.

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Responsibilities

• Assist the public in answering questions, reviewing water rights and other files, and explaining procedures, policy guidelines, and statutes.
• Assist in established distribution systems within the region by working with state appointed water commissioners and distribution engineers as necessary to deliver water in priority.
• Assist the State Engineer by performing dam safety inspections.
• Assist the adjudication team in the accomplishment of the court ordered adjudications by giving presentations, reviewing water rights, composing written reports, and working with water users to correct issues.
• Assists water users in filing acceptable applications.
• Review and process submitted applications.
• Investigate allegations of illegal water use and consult with enforcement about pursuing enforcement.
• Conduct water right investigation and evaluation.
• Provide high quality customer service.
• Resolve conflicts.

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Why You Should Join Our Team :

As one of the oldest agencies in the State of Utah, the Office of the State Engineer (i.e., the Division of Water Rights) has a long history of playing a critical role in the management of the state's water resources. Consequently, water users rely on the expertise of the Division of Water Rights to provide order and certainty in the distribution of Utah's water. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to help people from the southeastern region understand water rights, work in a challenging profession that has a meaningful impact on every aspect of life in the arid West, and shape the future of the state's most valuable resource.

Benefits :

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page : To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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