Flood Control Engineer

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 and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a Professional Engineer, Engineering Manager, or an assigned supervisor, prepare designs and oversee construction for engineering projects 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.

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or ability to obtain certification 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.

Licensed by the state of Utah as a Professional Engineer (PE), or if licensed as a PE in another state, must become a licensed PE in the State of Utah within six months of employment.

Certified Floodplain Manger (CFM) or ability to obtain certification 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.

Licensed by the state of Utah as a Professional Engineer (PE), or if licensed as a PE in another state, must become a licensed PE in the state of Utah within six months of employment

Certified Floodplain Manger (CFM) or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.

Possession of a valid Utah driver’s license at time 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. May review, prepare, or assist in preparing documents for LOMR/CLOMR requests.
• 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.
• 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 division project purposes.
• Represent project engineer or manager as assigned.
• Answers inquiries, complaints, and correspondences from public, including interpretation of County ordinances.
• Assists in the section's responsibilities and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Prepares Request for Proposal / Request for Qualifications and Scope of Work for consultants and recommends selections of engineering consultants. (Grades 16 & 17)
• Reviews engineering work of other staff engineers and engineering consultants. (Grades 16 & 17)
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in making engineering designs, calculations, and decisions. (Grades 16 & 17)
• Coordinates and attends meetings with other County Divisions, other government agencies, utility companies, citizens and developers to discuss projects and programs. (Grades 16 & 17)
• Assists in developing and monitoring project budgets. Ensure projects are completed within allocated budgets and time constraints. (Grade 17)
• Assists in recommending and prioritizing future projects and infrastructure upgrades, including assisting in creating five-year and twenty-year master plans. (Grade 17)
• Manages and directs construction methods, requirements, and investigation of alternatives while projects are under construction. (Grade 17)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

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 (Gr. 17)
• Contract Administration (Gr. 17)
• 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
• Work with businesses, developers, utility companies, FEMA, USACE, other public entities, and general public on an on-going basis (Grade 16 & 17)

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 during emergencies, flood events, or other high need scenarios as requested.