Environmental Engineer III

Utah Division of Human Resource Management

$55K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0 to 15 years of engineering experience with a focus on wastewater technology analysis and design.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
  • Must possess or be working towards Engineer in Training (EIT) certification after passing the FE exam.
  • Expertise in wastewater treatment systems design, analysis, and permitting processes.
  • In-depth knowledge of physicochemical and biological treatment fundamentals and resource recovery.
  • Experience in developing wastewater treatability analyses and engineering specifications for treatment plants.
  • Strong project management skills with capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and present technical reports to the Water Quality Board.
  • Review engineering calculations and technical specifications for wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Lead or collaborate on special projects and division initiatives.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations and standards.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive career service structure.
  • Support in obtaining professional engineering licenses.
Full Job Description
Environmental Engineer III

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $26.61 - $55.36 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - HybridRecruiter -
Application Deadline - 7/29/2026 6:00 PM MDT

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
  • Prepare technical reports for and present projects to the Water Quality Board.
  • Review engineering calculations, plans, and technical specifications for Wastewater Infrastructure projects.
  • Participate as a team member or team leader on Special Projects and Division Initiatives.
  • Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to internal and external customers, stakeholders and the public.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate has 0 to 15 years of engineering practice with increasing degrees of responsibility involving wastewater process technology analysis, design and specification.
  • Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
  • At a minimum a candidate must hold an Engineer in training (EIT) certificate demonstrating passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
  • Technical expertise in all aspects of wastewater treatment systems analysis, design, and permit delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of physicochemical and biological wastewater treatment process fundamentals and resource recovery principles.
  • Direct experience developing or implementing wastewater treatability analysis, developing process models, analyzing process alternatives, and working with designers to prepare engineering plans, and specifications for treatment works and sewerage systems.
  • Strong project management skills and an ability to manage multiple projects
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master of Science or Engineering with emphasis in wastewater treatment process design.
  • Preference may also be given to those with a Utah Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain the license within 12 months.
  • Professional Engineer/Register Engineer license in Civil, Sanitary, Chemical, Environmental or related disciplines.


Job SeriesThe selected candidate for this position may be brought in 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

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