Engineer II, III
Key Responsibilities
Assist the public in answering questions, reviewing water rights, and explaining Division procedures, guidelines, and statutes.
Assist water users in the preparation of segregation requests, change applications, applications to appropriate, and other applications.
Create and analyze maps using the Division’s mapping software.
Evaluate change applications, applications to appropriate, diligence claims, and other applications. Prepare technical documents that follow current water right statutes.
Assist the Regional Engineer in public hearings for change applications, applications to appropriate, and diligence claims.
Assist in the review of Proof of Beneficial use forms and related documents in preparation of draft certificates.
Review and understand river and water right decrees.
Assist the Regional Engineer, distribution engineers, river commissioners, and other staff for established distribution systems within the region.
Qualifications
- Principal Duties: Assist the public in answering questions, reviewing water rights, and explaining Division procedures, guidelines, and statutes.
- Aide water users in the preparation of segregation requests, change applications, applications to appropriate, and other applications.
- Create and analyze maps using the Division’s mapping software.
- Evaluate change applications, applications to appropriate, diligence claims, and other applications. Prepare technical documents that follow current water right statutes.
- Assist the Regional Engineer in public hearings for change applications, applications to appropriate, and diligence claims.
- Affirm the review of Proof of Beneficial use forms and related documents in preparation of draft certificates.
- Review and understand river and water right decrees.
- Afford assistance to the Regional Engineer, distribution engineers, river commissioners, and other staff for established distribution systems within the region.
Why You Should Join Our Team
As one of the oldest agencies in the State of Utah, the Division of Water Rights for the Department of Natural Resources has a long history of playing a critical role in the management of the state's water resources. Consequently, water users rely on the expertise of the Division of Water Rights to provide order and certainty in the distribution of Utah's water.
As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to help people from all over the state understand water rights, work in a challenging profession that has a meaningful impact on every aspect of life in the arid West, and shape the future of the state's most valuable resource.
Qualifications
- Principals, theories, and practices of engineering.
- Emphasis given to applicants with experience in hydraulics, hydrology, irrigation methods, groundwater, and geology.
- Knowledge of Utah water rights and statutes (Title 73, Chapters 1-6 of the Utah Code Annotated).
- Knowledge and experience of updating title and ownership records.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to use GIS software, such as ArcGIS Pro.
- Ability to teach new concepts and coach in learning situations.
Engineer II
- An ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field.
- Satisfactory completion of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) is required.
- Applicants apply the knowledge and techniques of mathematics and engineering to assignments.
Engineer III
- Same as Engineer II qualifications in addition to being registered as a Professional Engineer in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 58-22.
- This is a working level job requiring minimal supervision.
- Applicants in this job utilize training, experience, and independent judgement in the evaluation of complex engineering situations.
About The Role
Location – 2031 South Industrial Park Road Richfield, Utah, 84701 United States
Background Check Required
You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
Why You Should Join Our Team
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
The Agency
Contact Information
Tim Conyers | tconyers@utah.gov
Phone: 0
Application Deadline: 7/31/2026
Benefits: Job Stability, Career Growth, Meaningful Work, Supportive Work Environment
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.