Environmental Engineer III

Environmental Engineer III

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $26.61 - $55.36 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Coral Ortega | [email protected]
Application Deadline – 11/12/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The Division of Drinking Water is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our Permitting Section. This position may be filled at any of the advertised levels listed below. Salary depends on the job level offered within the series.

Key Responsibilities

Incumbents in this job are fully competent engineers and utilize advanced training, experience, and independent judgement to perform a wide range of technically complex engineering/permitting assignments and/or major multifaceted projects with minimal supervision. Depth of experience allows incumbents to organize, administer and resolve engineering problems and regulation conflicts. Assesses feasibility of proposed complex permit engineering plans, projects, systems, or equipment for compliance with state and federal environmental rules and regulations. Maintains liaison with water systems and design engineers and coordinates the environmental rules and regulations.

• Review engineering calculations, plans, and technical specifications for the construction and/or installation of any new facility which provides drinking water, draft construction permits, and ensure that facilities are instituting best available technology standards with focuses on adding value to the quality of the project and providing services to the water systems and consultants.
• Performs assigned sanitary surveys and complete those before the October 31st deadline each year.
• Preferably a strong knowledge of water treatment process fundamentals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate has 0 to 15 years of engineering practice with increasing degrees of responsibility involving water system design and specifications (wells, distribution, storage tanks, water treatment facilities, etc.).
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Civil, or Environmental Engineering and is licensed in the State of Utah as a professional engineering or can be licensed within 6 months of hire date.
• Technical expertise in various aspects of water system design and water treatment systems analysis and design.
• Strong project management skills and an ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Schedules and conducts inspections and/or investigations.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to accept projects as assigned by the Deputy Director and/or Deputy Commissioner.

Job Series

The selected candidate for this position may be hired as an Environmental Engineer I with a salary range of $26.61 - $42.22 per hour, an Environmental Engineer II with a salary range of $31.33 - 49.69 per hour, or an Environmental Engineer III with a salary range of $34.91 - $55.36 per hour.

About the Role

Location –
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Drinking Water, click here.

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. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.