Rotational Engineer - Project Development

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 46222

Agency : 810 Department of Transportation

Opening Date : 08 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Recruiter : Jill Barela, jbarela@utah.gov

# of Openings : 1

Schedule Code : TL - Time Limited - This is a career service exempt at will position.

Background Check : You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Location : Project Development Division, Calvin Rampton Building, 4501 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, Utah

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements : Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link :

EEO Statement : The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Description

Are you a recent graduate or are you within one year of graduating from a Civil Engineering program? Are you looking for an opportunity to learn different areas of transportation engineering? If so, the Utah Department of Transportation's is for you. This is a four-year program for non-licensed engineers with limited engineering experience. You will learn engineering principles in a variety of areas including design, materials, hydraulics, planning, right-of-way, structures, traffic, construction, etc. You will then learn how to apply the knowledge and techniques of advanced mathematics and engineering to the planning, designing, development, and construction of transportation projects.

Principal Duties

As a Rotational Engineer, you will :

• Participate in a variety of activities including feasibility, materials, research, design, concept and scoping, environmental, safety, specifications, schedules, revisions in the process of designing and developing engineering projects.
• Participate in the planning, designing, construction and maintenance of facilities.
• Monitor and evaluate contract / contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract; recommend action(s) to correct deficiencies.
• Design, develop, and conduct a variety of research projects; determine appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.
• Collect data and review research materials, determine accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use.
• Prepare engineering and design documents using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment.
• Write or draft technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

This position will be filled as either an Engineer I or Engineer II based on the criteria listed below. The hourly rate for the Engineer I is $35.93 and the hourly rate for the Engineer II is $40.24.

A bachelor's degree, or higher, in a Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.

A bachelor's degree, or higher, in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Preferences

Preference may be given to those with at least one of the following :

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Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values, too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation, please click

Benefits :

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page : To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. Applicable follow up questions must be answered or your application may be removed from consideration or you may not receive credit for your experience. Listing "see resume" as a response to a question may also result in being removed from consideration or not receiving credit.

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This is an entry-level engineering position for recent graduates. How many years of qualifying engineering experience have you completed towards obtaining your professional engineers license? (Qualifying experience must be received following graduation and meet the Dept. of Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing criteria).

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline or are you within one year of graduation? If yes, transcripts or copy of degree MUST be attached to your application. Failure to attach documentation may result in disqualification from this recruitment.

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Have you passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or will you be taking the exam before graduation? If yes, you must attach a copy of your FE results. Failure to attach this information may result in you not receiving credit. Please note that if you have not passed the FE yet, you must pass it before starting employment.

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The salary for this position starts at $35.93 for those qualifying for Engineer I and $40.24 for those qualifying for the Engineer II. Are you willing to accept this salary?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Do you have experience working on UDOT projects?

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If yes, please provide a brief summary of your experience including you gained it.

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Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as : spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin (including in-laws and step relatives), or cohabitating employees.

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If you do have relatives working for UDOT, please list the name, relationship, and work location for each relative.

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