SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84190, USA
11 days ago
Flood Control Engineer - Open Until Filled
Job Description Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love! Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work life balance: Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. Some positions have a hybrid work environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office. Additional Benefits may include: + Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution + Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees + Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account + 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option + Professional Development including professional membership fees paid + Tuition Reimbursement + Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. For Benefits information Click HERE (https://slco.org/human-resources/benefits/) JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of a Professional Engineer (Engineering Manager or an assigned supervisor) prepare designs for small and medium-sized engineering project in accordance with general engineering principles and Salt Lake County standards. Perform design and analysis of hydraulic and hydrologic systems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GRADE 15 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil and Environmental Engineering with one (1) year of experience in Water Resources Engineering, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. License(s): Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Utah, Certified Floodplain Manger (CFM) or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire. Possession of a valid Utah driver's license at time of hire. GRADE 16 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil and Environmental Engineering with one (1) year of experience in Water Resources Engineering, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. License(s): Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Utah, Certified Floodplain Manger (CFM) or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire. Possession of a valid Utah driver’s license at time of hire. Grade 17 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil and Environmental Engineering plus three (3) years of related work experience as a professional engineer with progressive additional responsibility throughout the three years and which at least one (1) year is experience in Water Resources Engineering, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. License(s): Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Utah, Certified Floodplain Manger (CFM) or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Under the direction of a Professional Engineer, prepare engineering plans, typically using computer aided design software on Flood Control Ordinance Facilities, Natural Waterways, and Canal Systems. + Prepares flood studies on County Ordinance Facilities. + Acts as Construction Manager for projects on Flood Control Ordinance Facilities including natural waterways and canal systems. + Works within and understand the requirements of the FEMA Flood Insurance program. + Assists in the preparation of storm water master plans, feasibility and evaluation reports, right-of-way acquisition maps and legal descriptions. + Tracks and manages engineering, construction, and transportation programs such as flood control permits, impact fees, traffic calming, roadcut & encroachment permits, and safe sidewalk programs. + Prepares, files and obtains necessary permits for construction projects. + Represent project engineer or manager as assigned. + Answers inquiries, complaints, and correspondences from public, including interpretation of County ordinances. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA) Basic Entry-Level Knowledge of: + Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of Civil Engineering + Principles of engineering mathematics + Estimating procedures + Design and specification preparation + Research engineering methods and best practices + Hydrology and Hydraulics + Hydraulic structures + Land surveying principles + Laws, codes, rules and regulations governing engineering functions Skills and Abilities to: + Analyze survey work and making basic technical computations and estimates + Draw plans by use of computer aided design software + Compile engineering data and statistics + Interpret engineering plans and specifications + Technical writing techniques + Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing + Manage conflict professionally + Effectively use Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Moderate physical activity. Walking through construction and development projects along uneven terrain and in inclement weather conditions. Sitting at work stations for prolonged periods. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION Must be on call 24 hours a day Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY Requisition ID2025-38261 # of Openings1 Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date2 weeks ago(2/18/2025 2:32 PM) SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Flood Control Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY Location : Address2001 S STATE ST Location : Postal Code84190 Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit) Grade016 Posted Min67,237 Posted Max136,112
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email