Civil Engineers

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Open Date	04/09/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44696B
Job Title	Civil Engineers
Working Title	Civil Engineers
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P3 – Career, P2 – Developing
FLSA Code	Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Monday – Friday operating hours are 8:30am to 5pm, hours to be worked out with manager
VP Area	President
Department	01743 – Technical Resources
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$65,000 – $101,000 per year
Close Date	05/13/2026
Priority Review Date (Note – Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Civil EngineersResearch, design, develop, and evaluate plans, specifications, and layouts for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects, public works improvements, or other capital improvement projects using applied knowledge of civil engineering. Design naturally and physically built structures using knowledge of biology, statistics, dynamics, materials, kinematics, hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnics. Prepare technical reports, create design specifications, and determine cost estimates. Oversee construction of projects to ensure adherence to design specifications. Ensure projects comply with local zoning and ordinances, as well as national regulatory requirements. Identify, evaluate, and document existing structures for signs for disrepair and provide design remedies as necessary. Create and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics. Use drafting tools or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software in design work. May manage project schedules and budgets. May be required to approve designs that can impact the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, as required by law. Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and may require professional engineering certification.Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities	Civil Engineer, II Job Code P45432 Research, design, develop, and evaluate plans, specifications, and layouts for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects, public works improvements, or other capital improvement projects using applied knowledge of civil engineering. Design naturally and physically built structures using knowledge of biology, statistics, dynamics, materials, kinematics, hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnics. Prepare technical reports, create design specifications, and determine cost estimates. Oversee construction of projects to ensure adherence to design specifications. Ensure projects comply with local zoning and ordinances, as well as national regulatory requirements. Identify, evaluate, and document existing structures for signs for disrepair and provide design remedies as necessary. Create and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics. Use drafting tools or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software in design work. May manage project schedules and budgets. May be required to approve designs that can impact the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, as required by law. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and may require professional engineering certification. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).Civil Engineer, III Job Code P45433 Research, design, develop, and evaluate plans, specifications, and layouts for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects, public works improvements, or other capital improvement projects using applied knowledge of civil engineering. Design naturally and physically built structures using knowledge of biology, statistics, dynamics, materials, kinematics, hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnics. Prepare technical reports, create design specifications, and determine cost estimates. Oversee construction of projects to ensure adherence to design specifications. Ensure projects comply with local zoning and ordinances, as well as national regulatory requirements. Identify, evaluate, and document existing structures for signs for disrepair and provide design remedies as necessary. Create and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics. Use drafting tools or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software in design work. May manage project schedules and budgets. May be required to approve designs that can impact the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, as required by law. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and may require professional engineering certification. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).The successful candidate will join our utilities department team helping to oversee and manage multiple utility systems for our campus of over 1,500 acres serving over 65,000 staff, students and faculty. For our Civil Engineers these include our Drinking Water, Secondary Water, Natural Gas Master Meter, Storm Water, and Sanitary Sewer systems.Whether we are reviewing new construction documents for 21st century buildings, or upgrading aging infrastructure from the 20th and sometimes the 19th centuries, there is always a variety of assignments to keep the work interesting.Come join us and be an integral part of our team as we work to meet the evolving utility infrastructure needs of the state’s flagship institution of higher education. Go UTES!
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:Civil Engineer, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.Civil Engineer, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
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Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more