Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Open date:  10/15/2026

Close date:  11/14/2026

Position: Engineer

Wage: $82,912.54 to $95,176.02 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Full Time/ Benefits Eligible / Non-Career Service / Exempt Position

Job Summary: Plans, coordinates, directs and supervises projects, services and activities in the Iron County Engineering Department.  Works under the supervision and direction of the Iron County Commission.

Qualifications Include: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field including course work in advanced math, surveying, engineering principles, computer aided design and construction; five (5) or more years of professional work experience performing professional civil engineering activities including two (2) or more years in a supervisory position.  Must have and maintain professional licensing as Professional Engineer through the State of Utah.

Special Qualifications:

Must have and maintain a valid Utah Drivers License, in accordance with Iron County policy Section 30.

Must pass a criminal background check

Professional Engineer Licensing through the State of Utah

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of  surveying, engineering and constructions principles and/or applications; advanced drafting and design applications and techniques; building codes, ADA requirements, local codes and safety regulations pertaining to construction; advanced mathematics, geometry and trigonometry applied in engineering calculations.

Skill in  customer service and public relations; computer applications (i.e. computer aided design, mapping, surveying (COGO) applications, work processing, data entry, spreadsheet, etc.) and systems; reading, writing and interpersonal communication; analytical problem solving.

Ability to  read specifications, blueprints, plat maps and construction plans; follow directions given both verbally and in writing; prioritize and organize multiple responsibilities; maintain cooperative working relationships; distill relevant and useful elements from vast amounts of information; communicate technical information effectively verbally and in writing; understand an follow broad objectives and instructions; work efficiently and meet established deadlines; work unsupervised and accept responsibility for actions; exercise initiative, independent judgment and to act resourcefully under varying conditions; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Please see attached job description for a more complete listing of duties and required skills and abilities.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Must be able to pass an extensive pre-employment background screening