Staff Engineer

UCRC is seeking a full-time Staff Engineer with a strong background in water resource engineering and project management to work on-site in its Salt Lake City, UT office, with the potential to telework and the expectation of some travel. The UCRC staff is comprised of the Executive Director, a Deputy Director/Chief Engineer, another part-time staff engineer, a part-time Hydrologist, and a Program Coordinator. This position will coordinate the UCRC’s water conservation and efficiency initiatives in the Upper Basin, assist with project management to oversee the installation of measurement and monitoring infrastructure, help to develop consumptive water use estimation science in the Upper Basin and contribute to modeling operational alternatives using Riverware and the Colorado River Simulation System (CRSS). This position will also be responsible for the coordination and compilation of a wide array of hydrologic water supply and water use data. The Staff Engineer will play a key role in setting and executing goals for the UCRC team; developing policy proposals; and working with other partner organizations around the West, including the Department of Interior. UCRC’s efforts place a high priority on outreach and dialogue, and the development of program and policy solutions aimed at benefitting Upper Basin communities, especially opportunities for Upper Basin rural and tribal communities.

The full job description can be found on our website: http://www.ucrcommission.com/ucrc-staff-engineer-recruitment/

Please apply by April 15, 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person