Region Permits Manager (Engineer)

Full Job Description

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking an experienced engineering professional to serve as the Region Permits Manager (Engineering Manager I) for Region Three.

This role provides leadership and technical oversight of the Region Permits Office and plays a key role in facilitating development projects while protecting UDOT infrastructure and ensuring the safety and functionality of state highways.

This is an exciting, unique, and high-profile role that offers a wide range of experiences, challenges, and collaborations.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with strong technical expertise and a passion for public service.

Principal Duties
As the Region Permits Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the Region Permits Office, providing direction, guidance, and oversight to permit staff.
• Directly supervise the Region Right of Way (ROW) Control Coordinator.
• Provide technical and engineering oversight and provide or coordinate the technical review of permit applications and projects submitted by developers, government agencies, and private entities.
• Collaborate with the Region Traffic Operations Engineer and other regional staff on complex, permit-related issues.
• Ensure access and encroachment applications comply with Rule R930-6 and applicable state highway access categories.
• Ensure permit reviews, comments, and approvals are completed in a timely, consistent, and professional manner.
• Review and evaluate complex construction traffic control plans.
• Oversee permit inspections and ensure approved work is constructed properly through coordination with the ROW Control Coordinator and inspection staff.
• Lead or participate in weekly pre-application meetings to coordinate permits and development projects.
• Coordinate technical reviews with other technical specialties to include, but not limited to: pavement management, materials, hydraulics, preconstruction/design, traffic and safety, right of way, maintenance, and project management.
• Coordinate with central divisions and other Regions to ensure statewide consistency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Utah.
• At least two years of engineering experience obtained after PE licensure.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills when working with internal staff, public agencies, developers, and private citizens.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills to evaluate complex information and make sound engineering decisions.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate work across diverse teams.
• Have at least two (2) years of Roadway Design or related experience.

Engineer III Underfill Option
This position may be filled at the Engineer III level for candidates who do not yet meet the full post-PE experience requirement. To qualify at the Engineer III level, applicants must:

• Hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah.
• Have at least one (1) year of engineering experience following PE licensure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Analyze information using logic and sound engineering judgment
• Conduct thorough, methodical reviews and technical evaluations
• Gather, research, and interpret data from multiple sources
• Use CADD and other engineering software applications
• Understand procurement processes and contract administration
• Apply engineering principles, theories, and best practices
• Read and interpret maps, plats, plans, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Coordinate and lead the work of individuals and cross-functional teams
• Apply UDOT policies, procedures, and values consistently
• Ensure compliance with contracts, policies, and regulatory requirements

Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want – and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here.

Additional Information

Here is some information you should be aware of:

• Employee is expected to work at least eight hours every 7th Friday in the office as part of a Friday office coverage rotation with the Region permits staff.
• This position requires full-time, on-site work; remote or telework is not available.
• Working Conditions - Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Physical Requirements - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.