State Engineer for Quality and Materials

Full Job Description

The Utah Department of Transportation's (UDOT) Central Materials is seeking a dedicated, self-motivated leader to serve as the State Engineer for Quality and Materials. This pivotal role is responsible for driving statewide initiatives that increase operational efficiency, modernize material review processes, and bridge the gap between field operations and administrative standards.

As the primary steward of our manuals and specifications, you will ensure our standards are cutting-edge and effectively communicated to UDOT Construction teams and industry partners.

Principal Duties
As the State Engineer for Quality and Materials, your key responsibilities will include:

• Specification & Research Leadership: Lead the development and updates of asphalt and general material specifications; provide technical support for statewide materials research projects.
• Operational Support: Act as a technical resource for Regions and Asphalt material Suppliers on daily engineering challenges.
• Database & Systems Management: Oversee the Statewide Masterworks Materials Database and the Authorized Products List (APL), focusing on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) improvements and process automation.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure the Central Materials Group maintains AASHTO R-18 (laboratory) qualifications and AASHTO R-25 (individual certification) compliance through the administration of the Department’s Independent Assurance Program.
• Industry Collaboration: Represent UDOT on the Certification Review Board, the WAQTC Program, and the AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP).
• Stakeholder Relations: Manage service contracts for lab equipment and lead ongoing coordination with the Utah Asphalt Paving Association (UAPA).

Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the following mandatory requirements:

• Be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah
• Have at least least four (4) years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE
• Have strong leadership, communication, and organization skills.

Supplemental Information
Here is some information of which you should be aware:

• Working Conditions: This position primarily involves work in a typical, climate-controlled office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Standard office safety practices (e.g., safe use of equipment, observing fire regulations) apply.
• Physical Requirements: The work is largely sedentary (sitting comfortably to perform work). However, the role may require some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, and driving a vehicle.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

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 Clifton Strengths 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.