Job Description

Utah Transit Authority

Are you a creative, independent self-starter with a background in Engineering? Do you want to work in an exciting industry that continues to provide integral services to the community? Drive your career forward at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) a major transit agency in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States! We need you to help us build the Greater Utah Community a brighter future through design, construction, and maintenance of new and better public transportation initiatives.

The Capital Development department wants you as a Civil Engineer. You will join a fantastic team of highly skilled engineers, working on some of UTAs most exciting and challenging projects. Our team of engineers and other professionals are problem solvers who know how to develop innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply now!

This is a Career-Ladder position (Meaning it may be filled at any experience level)

This job is eligible for a pay progression.

Job Duties

As a mid-levelCivil Engineer II, you will:

• Assist with activities in engineering, design, construction, and maintenance of transit projects.
• Conduct self-directed work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to work with minimal supervision, applies general engineering principles, and thinks analytically.
• Act as a primary resource to other UTA departments and external agencies, coordinating with local and federal agencies to advance and implement projects.
• Participate on both internal UTA and external multi-disciplinary teams as directed.
• Represent UTA in project related public involvement initiatives and works to create positive solutions for the community.
• Under supervision, provide support and assistance for cross-disciplinary engineering projects including assisting with planning, designing and specifications.
• Use engineering software for modeling and drafting.
• Manage documentation and engineering files.
• Attend internal and external project meetings.
• Perform field assignments as needed.

In addition to what is listed above, as an upper-level Civil Engineer III, you will:

• Coordinate engineering activities of office staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Provide technical expertise in the creation and review of both project design criteria and design activities for projects in Capital Development.
• Serve as a key member of the capital project team.
• Help lead engineering and design development processes.
• May serve as a project manager and directly manage smaller projects and initiatives, including project designs or smaller construction projects.
• This is an upper-level civil engineering position and may involve mentoring and assisting lower-level civil engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

Civil Engineer II

• 4-8 years in civil engineering or transportation planning.
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution or acceptable equivalent.
• Professional Engineer certification required.

Civil Engineer III

• 8+ years in civil engineering or transportation planning.
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution or acceptable equivalent.
• Professional Engineer certification required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (Same for all Levels)

• Basic civil engineering concepts/calculations, i.e., slopes, curves, drainage, etc.
• AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other related CAD software.
• Familiar with modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment, as well as filing systems and business letter writing.
• Basic proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred.
• Competent in correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Creative and strong problem-solving skills; detail oriented; technical writing skills.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively, verbally and in writing, and maintains effective work relations with those encountered in the course of employment.
• Be quality minded, self-motivated, and resourceful.
• Work closely, productively, and effectively with a team to accomplish tasks.
• Work in a fast paced, team environment, Work with close to moderate supervision.
• Learn industry related concepts, software, and methods.
• Serve as a cross-disciplinary engineering resource.

-OR-

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

UTAs benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent
• Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning,
• UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA

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Pay Ranges:

• Civil Engineer II $77,500.00 to $93,000.00 Depending on Experience
• Civil Engineer III $87,500.00 to $105,000.00, Depending on Experience

If Interested, please apply before July 14th, 2023 @ 5:59 PM MST

PM21

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Utah Transit Authority