Preconstruction Division
UDOT Preconstruction provides tools, training and support to ensure project success from design through completion.
Design and Standards
Manages the UDOT standards process, provides estimate support services, and directs the development of the emerging Digital Delivery process.Contact Information:
George Lukes
Design and Standards Engineer
Email: glukes@utah.gov
Work: 801-965-4986
Mobile: 801-633-8186
Becky Hjelm
Digital Delivery/Digital Twin Advancement
Email: bhjelm@utah.gov
Work: 801-964-4456
Mobile: 801-386-4162
Bob Peterson
CADD Manager
Email: bobpeterson@utah.gov
Work: 801-965-4041
Mobile: 801-633-9778
James Buckley
CADD Technician
Email: jbuckley@utah.gov
Work: 801-965-4662
Mobile: 801-671-7535
Brad Yeates
Standards and Specifications
Email: bbyeates@utah.gov
Work: 801-965-4807
Mobile: 385-315-3872
Drainage Design/Hydraulics
Oversees the hydraulics program and serves as a resource for UDOT regions.Contact Information:
Brandon Cox
Statewide Hydraulics Engineer
Email: brandoncox@utah.gov
Mobile: 801-550-2960
Vaughn Nelson
Statewide Design Engineer
Email: vanelson@utah.gov
Mobile: 801-910-2031
Project Management
Provides tools and training for project managers’ teams.
Contact Information:
Branden Anderson
Statewide Project / Program Management Engineer
Email: branden@utah.gov
Mobile: 435-619-0098
Right of Way Design
Develops and maintains processes and standards for the description of property needed for UDOT projects.
Contact Information:
James Olschewski
Email: jolschewski@utah.gov
Work: 801-965-4821
Mobile: 801-953-4860
Roadway Design
Provides technical expertise to department and consultant designers.
Contact Information:
Vaughn Nelson
Statewide Preconstruction Engineer
Email: vanelson@utah.gov
Mobile: 801-910-2031
George Lukes
Design and Standards Engineer
Email: glukes@utah.gov
Work: 801-965-4986
Mobile: 801-633-8186
Transit Design
Oversees the development and implementation of standards related to transit facilities on state routes or for state-funded projects.Contact Information:
Jim Webb
Statewide Utilities Engineer
Email: jwebb@utah.gov
Mobile: 801-230-7915
Utilities
Utilities Division is responsible for providing high-quality utility coordination throughout the state of Utah. Regional Utility Leaders and Coordinators work collaboratively with project teams and utility owners to identify potentially impacted utility facilities associated with UDOT’s highway projects. The regional utility staff coordinates the necessary relocation of the utility facilities employing nationwide best practices for effective utility coordination and cooperation.Not to be confused with the Railroad Safety Division.
Contact Information:
Region 1
Tucker Doak
Email: jdoak@utah.gov
Work: 801-620-1660
Region 2
John Bangle
Email: jbangle@utah.gov
Work: 801-975-4994
Region 3
Austin Tripp
Email: atripp@utah.gov
Work: 801-227-8020
Region 4
Jeff Albrecht
Email: jalbrecht@utah.gov
Mobile: 435-689-0229
Gernice White
Email: gernice@utah.gov
Work: 435-893-4764
Statewide Utilities Manager
Garret Jenson
Email: gjenson@utah.gov
Work: 801-965-4284
Statewide Railroad
Jim Golden
Email: jimgolden@utah.gov
Mobile: 801-360-0052
Garret Jenson
Email: gjenson@utah.gov
Work: 801-965-4284