City Engineer

Murray City

is now accepting applications for

CITY ENGINEER

Opening Date: 04/23/2026

Closing Date: 05/06/2026

Salary: $4,239 - $6,431 bi-weekly

Status: Exempt

Department: Public Works/Engineering

Application Instructions: Qualified applicants must complete a Murray City employment application online at https://selfservice.murraycity.org/ess/. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Murray City Human Resource Office located at 10 East 4800 South, Murray, UT between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday.

General Description: Under broad supervision and direction from the Public Works Director, performs professional and technical engineering duties for the City; performs supervisory and administrative duties in planning and coordinating the operation of the Engineering Division.

Minimum Requirements: 

·        Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and four (4) years as Senior Civil Engineer or Civil Engineer II, at least three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position, OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Duties:

·        Supervises Engineering staff; hires, trains, and mentors employees; evaluates and disciplines employees; assigns, monitors and coordinates work.

·        Provides information for Streets and Stormwater master planning and oversees the same; administers state and county transportation funding.

·        Pursues Federal, State and County funding for transportation projects.

·        Develops budget for the Engineering Division and Streets and Stormwater capital improvements; negotiates Engineering Division budgets with Public Works Department and City Council; approves expenditures for the Engineering Division and Streets and Stormwater capital projects.

·        Plans and supervises Public Works design projects; directs staff in project related survey, design, and drafting work; manages survey crew; assists in operating survey equipment including a level and GPS.

·        Manages building and subdivision plan and plat reviews for compliance with municipal ordinances and policies.

·        Oversees the preparation of plans and contract specifications for Public Works capital improvement projects and manages bidding and bid openings for these projects; oversees project progress and directs Engineering staff as required.

·        Determines selection criteria and works with Engineering and Purchasing staff to select consultants and contractors; determines scope of work for consultants and contractors; reviews and approves consultant and contractor pay requests.

·        Manages and reviews consultant’s work for accuracy and professionalism; negotiates contracts; ensures compliance and completion of contracts.

·        Performs related duties as appropriate.

A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job description which can be found at www.murray.utah.gov

Benefits:

·        Pension through Utah Retirement System

·        Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

·        Vacation – 20 days/yr; sick leave – 12 days/yr; 15 paid holidays

·        Tuition reimbursement

·        Employee Down Payment Assistance Program

Note: In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. A background check is conducted if the candidate is over 18 years of age. 

Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.