Civil Engineer Jobs in Utah
Civil Engineer jobs in Utah are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, water resources, land development, and construction management across a market that has grown alongside the state's rapid population expansion. Salt Lake City, Provo, and St. George are the primary hiring centers, with large and established employers such as AECOM, WSP, and the Utah Department of Transportation actively recruiting across experience levels from entry-level project engineers to senior program managers. Structural, transportation, and geotechnical engineering are the specialties with the deepest bench of open roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary
Dennis Group Civil Engineers focus on the land development and infrastructure for our industrial projects that involve designing and building new food and beverage process facilities. Our civil engineers have strong technical and design ability and excellent communication skills in designing land development plans, building pads, infrastructure for new buildings, landscaping, and everything from the foundation and below. Civil engineers are part of our Building Systems department and work closely with structure engineers and architects/designers. They are also involved with bid evaluation and local contractor initial contact in multiple project locations. The role is highly valuable at Dennis Group and faces engineering challenges that require strong calculation skills and for experienced engineers to have a Professional Engineer License (PE). As a member of our civil team your responsibilities may include but not limited to:
Responsibilities
- Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment
- Performs moderate and complex design tasks, receives guidance when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria
- Design a complete project, prepares complete project documentation, including complete CAD drawings
- Performs procurement tasks such as bid list development, contractor initial contact, bid tabulation, and preliminary bid evaluation
- Has understanding of discipline specific plan elements, and how to navigate a set of drawings
- Performs construction administration tasks including complex submittal review
- Respond to RFIs
- Mid-size project primary client technical contract
- Develop site of design document
- Edits project specifications
- Develop parking lot layout that satisfies development ordinances and regulations
- Analysis and detailed design of institutional, industrial, and commercial buildings sites
- Prepare addenda documentation and narratives
- Evaluate proposals and provide recommendations for sub-consultants
- Provide specific are of expertise in site layout, storm drainage- hydraulics and hydrology, site utilities (fire protection, water distribution, pump station)
- Review historical site drawings to determine if site objectives align with existing conditions
- Understanding of pavement materials, design of pavement sections, and construction methods
- Determines land use characteristics and assign runoff coefficients
- Calculate times of concentrations
- Prepare storm water pollution prevention plan
- Pre-development hydrologic analysis
- Delineate complex watersheds and determine how to model watershed
- Develop design approach for site factoring in topography, exiting drainage conditions, outfalls, site constraints, etc.
- Detention pond design and outlet control structure to meet pre-development discharge rate
- Design of channel linings
- Advance site grading using Civil 3D
- Trust restraint calculations for pressure systems
- Understanding of BMPs for EPSC, EPSC narrative
- Prepare storm drainage report
- Preparing engineering calculations and engineering sketches
- Preparing land development plans, site grading, utility and drainage design for planning, permitting and construction for food and beverage processing facilities.
- Reviewing drawings and coordinating the project team
- Preparing bid packages and providing construction administration
- Develop bidder list
- Visiting project sites to observe field conditions
- Evaluating design constraints and resolving problems
- Researching civil engineering materials and best practices
- Supporting talent growth within our organization
- Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
- Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
Required Education Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in civil engineer tasks involving industrial construction projects (foundation and below aspects - design land development, building pads, and infrastructure for new builds, etc.)
- 8+ years of experience in drainage, grading and utility design for industrial or commercial projects.
- 8+ years of experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.
Travel Requirement
- Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
- Government & Public Sector
- Food & Beverage
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineer jobs across Utah.
- Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited program
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation for design and drafting work
- Experience with transportation, site development, or water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with Utah Department of Transportation standards, local municipal codes, or FHWA guidelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client coordination, agency submittals, and project reporting
Civil Engineer Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil engineer in Utah?
To become a licensed civil engineer in Utah, you must earn an accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer in Training, gain qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, and then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Licensure is issued through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. Most Utah employers require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license for independent design work.
How much do civil engineers make in Utah?
Civil engineers in Utah earn a median of about $96,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,130 for the lowest 10% to over $149,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil engineers in Utah?
Employers hiring civil engineers in Utah right now include Jones & DeMille Engineering, HDR, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utah's sustained growth in housing, transportation, and water infrastructure keeps demand from both private engineering firms and public agencies consistently high.
Which Utah cities have the most civil engineer jobs?
Salt Lake City, Delta, and Richfield have the highest concentration of civil engineer openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors demand as the hub for state agencies, regional engineering firms, and major infrastructure projects, while Provo's growth corridor generates heavy land development and utility work, and St. George's rapid residential and commercial expansion drives steady hiring from both private firms and municipal departments.
Are there remote civil engineer jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil engineering is primarily a field-dependent and project-site role, so fully remote positions make up a small share of openings. About 55% of civil engineer openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to favor planning, review, or project management tasks that don't require direct site presence.
How can I get hired as a civil engineer in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to engineering firms and public agencies that hire Engineer in Training candidates or new graduates into junior engineer or project engineer assistant roles. AECOM, WSP, and the Utah Department of Transportation all bring in early-career engineers to support senior staff on active projects. Completing your Fundamentals of Engineering exam before or shortly after graduation gives you a clear edge, and internships with Utah county or municipal engineering departments often convert to full-time offers.
Where can I find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly through the listing.
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