Engineer II, III
About the role
Location: 2031 South Industrial Park Road, Richfield, Utah, 84701, United States. Position is Full-Time, In-Office/On‑Site. Recruiter: Karen Weir (kweir@utah.gov). Application deadline: 10/14/2026. A successful candidate must pass a criminal history background check; drug testing is not required. Schedule Code: B – Competitive Career Service. The work environment is primarily office‑based with regular use of standard office equipment, but also includes regular field work that may expose the employee to outdoor weather and varying terrain. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds is required, a valid driver’s license is necessary for operating state or personal vehicles, and occasional overnight travel may be needed for trainings, conferences, or field work.
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.