City Engineer - Appointed Position - Exempt

Payson City

$108K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Eight years of professional engineering experience with five in municipal projects.
  • Minimum of two years in a managerial role.
  • Experience with water rights preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Utah.

Responsibilities

  • Administer private development projects and municipal development projects.
  • Plan and design municipal projects, ensuring adherence to regulations.
  • Schedule and oversee construction and maintenance activities.
  • Create and maintain design standards for development projects.
  • Provide engineering advice to City departments for public works programs.
  • Negotiate development agreements with stakeholders.
  • Conduct plan reviews for compliance with laws and regulations.

Benefits

  • Standard 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday.
  • Evening, holiday, and weekend work may be required as needed.
Full Job Description
First Review of Applications- June 25, 2026

DUTIES:

The City Engineer works under the direction of the Public Works Director. This position is responsible for private development administration, planning, preliminary design, detailed design, scheduling, construction and maintenance of municipal development projects, creation and maintenance of design standards for development, and negotiation of development agreements. Provides engineering advice and assistance to all City departments in connection with the planning and execution of public works improvement programs and projects. This position plays a key role in land development, regulatory compliance, and plan review, ensuring that all projects adhere to local, state, and federal regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, in Civil Engineering Experience: Eight (8) years of professional engineering experience, five (5) of which involved municipal engineering projects. Plus a minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience. Water rights experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: A valid driver's license. Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Utah.

SALARY: Hiring Range: $108,160 to $140,587 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week. M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Evenings, holidays and weekends may be required.

QUESTIONS: If you have additional questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 801-857-8847 (text or voice).

Payson City 439 West Utah Avenue, Payson, UT 84651 801-465-5202

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