Engineer II (May Underfill to Level I)

Position Title: Engineer II (May Underfill to Level I) Job Description: Under the direction of a Professional Engineer, reviews, designs and inspects a variety of related engineering projects. This is routine engineering work, requiring experience gained in an entry level position or appropriate graduate level study. About the Position: As an Engineer II, you will collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers to design and develop roadway systems and various other civil engineering projects, ensuring that designs meet project requirements and industry standards. Your role will involve a combination of technical design, problem-solving, and hands-on project management. In addition to design work, you will play a key role in construction management, ensuring that projects are executed according to plan, on schedule, and within budget. About the Team: The Public Services Engineering Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. Applicants for roles within the Engineering Division can expect to support projects that improve streets within the public right-of-way, office buildings, bikeways, and sidewalks – all important areas of the City’s growing infrastructure that everyone uses. Learn more about Salt Lake City’s Public Services Engineering Division! (https://www.slc.gov/publicservices/working-for-public-services/) Position Salary Range: Level II : $62,379 - $85,156 Level I : $60,000 - $81,084 This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services Key Responsibilities: Prepares designs for non-complex engineering projects in accordance with general engineering principles and Salt Lake City Standards. May work on larger projects as a team member or under more direct supervision. Checks project plans, calculations and project parameters. Investigates and corrects field problems and suggests extra work orders of relatively routine nature. Drafts project drawings and specifications. May supervise engineering technicians actively involved in projects and may serve as project engineer on small projects. Calculates pricing and payment amounts which should be made to contractors. Prepares reports of work done and project status. Assists with completion of appropriate project documents, bidding procedures and meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status. May meet with contractors as Salt Lake City representative. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: Level II : Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent from a fully accredited college or university and one year paid work experience in civil engineering. Possession of an engineer in training certificate. Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card. Ability to utilize computers in engineering applications, prepare and present routine reports in written and oral form. Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with subordinates, supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public. Ability to perform field analysis and make correct engineering decisions. Level I : Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent from a fully accredited college or university. Possession of an engineer in training certificate. Ability to work and relate well with subordinates, supervisors, co-workers and the general public under varying circumstances. Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card. Ability to utilize computers in engineering applications, present reports in written and oral form, and communicate effectively with co-workers, public and contractors. Working Conditions: Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation or uneven temperature. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior. Career Ladder: Level II : After one year of successful performance in this classification-- during which incumbent demonstrates ability to apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes--he/she may be promoted to Engineer III. This is based on the performance coach’s recommendation, availability of funds, and concurrence of the Department of Human Resources. Level I : After one year of successful performance, during which incumbent demonstrates ability to apply fundamental engineering principles, theories, concepts and practices to basic and routine engineering problems, he/she may be promoted to Engineer II. This is based on the performance coach’s recommendation, availability of funds, and concurrence of the Department of Human Resources. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities POSITION TYPE Full-Time DEPARTMENT Public Services - Engineering Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40 Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov . BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including: Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required) Dental, Vision and Life Insurance City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services Wellness clinic for employees and their families Paid Time Off 12 vacation days to start 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction VETERAN EMPLOYER: Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner. ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.