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Infographic showing various Senior Professional job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,091 per year, or $35.1 per hour.

Senior Professional Engineer - Drainage

Mannik Smith Group

Pleasant Grove, UT • On-site

$105 - $145/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Senior Professional Engineer - Drainage

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT

Compensation: $105,000 - $145,000 / year

Description

As a Professional Engineer for Drainage, you will have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi‑discipline projects while developing diverse skill sets.

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week are paid at the usual hourly rate or can be banked as additional PTO.

Core Responsibilities
  • Perform and direct a variety of hydrology and hydraulic design work for DOT projects (e.g., bridges, roadways, highways, freeways).
  • Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of transportation projects.
  • Work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete projects.
  • Interface with clients including state and local agencies.
  • Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources.
  • Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations.
  • Prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects.
  • Ability to meet project deadlines.
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in civil engineering.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
  • 8‑12 years of hydraulics design experience including:
    • Design of roadway drainage and flood control facilities.
    • Design of erosion control and stormwater treatment facilities.
  • Experience and relationships with transportation and flood control agencies are preferred.
  • Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
  • Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic software, including ORD Drainage and Utilities, StormCAD, PondPack, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, etc.
  • Working knowledge of DOT, AASHTO, and FHWA highway drainage design criteria and guidelines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact with clients and multi‑discipline team members.
  • Willingness to work on projects locally or workshare with other offices.
  • History of meeting project deadlines and budgets.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience in managing technical staff and project teams is desirable.
  • Ability to manage concurrent projects.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • 401(k) with 50% match of contribution up to 6%.
  • Professional development opportunities including in‑house training.
  • Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

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