Engineer I

Description:

Engineer I – Major capital advancement, excellent benefits, four-day work week

If you are looking for a career that will shape future infrastructure for decades to come that has excellent benefits and a four-day work week, then come join our team! This position offers a variety of opportunities to be involved in the water supply of hundreds of thousands of people in Salt Lake City and Sandy with more than a billion dollars in capital projects identified over the next 30 years.

About Us:

The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy (Metro Water) was established in 1935 by the Salt Lake City Commission. Metro Water’s primary function is to provide high quality drinking water for our member cities, Salt Lake City and Sandy City, by creating a firm water supply.

The Position:

Metro Water is seeking a full-time, entry-level engineer to coordinate and assist in the rebuild of a 150 MGD water treatment plant over the next 10+ years. This position performs various engineering and project management related duties associated with Metro Water’s infrastructure, capital improvements, lands and rights-of-way. The Engineer I also plans and oversees the scoping, planning, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water systems engineering work with emphasis on design, construction, and operation for simple projects. The ideal candidate is a positive critical-thinker with a background in civil engineeiring looking for a long-term career where they can make a lasting impact. This entry-level position has a minimum starting salary of $70,650/year depending on experience.

The Benefits:

• Vacation leave, sick leave, and personal time
• 13 paid government holidays
• 95% employer paid medical insurance
• 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance
• Contributions to Health Savings Account
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401K match program
• Utah State Retirement Plan (pension plan)
• 100% tuition assistance

Why Should You Apply?

• Major and exciting capital infrastructure expansion
• Excellent benefits
• 4-day work week
• Providing a valuable resource to a growing community

The successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.

Metro Water is an at-will and equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws.

This position is open until filled.

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Requirements:

Valid Utah Driver's License

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. An emphasis in water treatment and water transmission is preferred. Engineer in Training status from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.