City of Vineyard, Utah
Vineyard, UT, USA
Jan 06, 2021
Full Time
CITY ENGINEER
City of Vineyard, Utah
Salary: $82,500 - $120,250
The City of Vineyard, Utah, is located in the heart of Utah County and surrounded by breathtaking lakeside and mountain views, with the Wasatch Mountain Range to the east and Utah Lake to the west. Since 2000, the city’s population has grown from about 200 residents to just under 17,000 in 2020, and currently ranks as one of the top growth areas in the country. Vineyard is within driving distance of 5 national parks, 6 national forests, 7 national monuments, 14 world-class ski resorts, and hundreds of thousands of acres of diverse terrain for any and all outdoor activities. The city provides all the charm of a rural lakefront community with easy access to a full range of amenities and recreation.
The City of Vineyard’s Public Works Department ensures that all of the utility systems (sewer, water, and storm drain) are in excellent working condition, and maintains approximately 42 miles of public roadways, 23 miles of walking/biking trails, and approximately 36 acres of public parks, as well as landscaping along the sidewalks and trails. The Public Works Department operates on a 2021 budget of $5,000,000 with 15 employees.
Under the direction of the City Manager, the City Engineer is responsible for planning and organizing the activities of the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department and serves as the Engineer of Record for the city. The City Engineer will be a member of the executive staff team that assists the City Manager with participation on boards, commissions, and committees, and provides counsel to other departments on matters of engineering. The City Engineer is responsible for system design and plan checks for compliance with specifications, and for plan preparation and contract specifications for public works projects, which include bid openings and project management.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and 5 years of experience as City Engineer of Record is required. Candidates must also possess a Professional Engineer License.
For a complete position profile/full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ , click on "Open Recruitments" and then click the position title. To apply, click on "Apply Online" and follow the directions provided. For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Vineyard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: February 7, 2021 (open until filled).