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 engineering project in accordance with general engineering principles and Salt Lake County standards. Perform design and analysis of hydraulic and hydrologic systems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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. Possession of a valid Utah driver's license at time of hire.. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Prepares 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. Manages and directs construction methods, requirements, and investigation of alternatives while projects are under construction. + 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 division programs such as flood control permits and impact fees. + Prepares, files and obtains necessary permits for construction projects. + Prepares Request for Proposal/Request for Qualifications and Scope of Work for consultants and recommends selections of engineering consultants. + Assembles all relevant information and prepares and recommends approval for contract pay estimates, change orders, agreements, and proposals. + Coordinates with other personnel from other County Divisions or consultants to obtain surveys, land acquisitions, and other services required for flood control project purposes. + Coordinates and attends meetings with other County Divisions, other government agencies, utility companies, citizens and developers to discuss projects and programs. + Reviews engineering work of junior engineers and engineering consultants. Recommend changes as required. + Assists in developing and monitoring project budgets. Ensure projects are completed within allocated budgets and time constraints. + Assists in recommending and prioritizing future projects and infrastructure upgrades, including assisting in creating five-year and twenty-year master plans. + Represent project engineer or manager as assigned. + Answers inquiries, complaints, and correspondences from public, including interpretation of County ordinances. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA) Proficient Knowledge of: + Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of Civil Engineering + Principles of engineering mathematics + Estimating procedures + Principles of budget management, project management and cost control + Contract Administration + 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 ID2025-38162 # of Openings1 Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date1 week ago(1/23/2025 10:30 AM) 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) Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date2/2/2025 Grade017