Civil Engineer III - SPRWS

City of Saint Paul•Saint Paul, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is hiring a Civil Engineer III to join their Project Engineering team. This role will be involved in a wide range of projects supporting the supply, treatment, storage, and distribution of drinking water. The position will play an important role in advancing the utility’s capital improvement program, optimizing treatment and distribution infrastructure, and implementing advanced asset management practices. Projects may include pump station upgrades, water main replacement programs, supply and transmission infrastructure improvements, process piping and chemical feed system upgrades, structural rehabilitation projects, condition assessments, and engineering planning and evaluation studies. The position will support the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of critical infrastructure improvements to enhance system reliability, resiliency, operational efficiency, and long-term asset performance. The role is based out of the SPRWS Administration Building in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and typically follows a standard 8-hour workday schedule with flexibility in start and end times. Employees may work remotely up to two days per week, subject to approval. The work is primarily office-based but includes opportunities for field work, site visits, coordination with operations and maintenance staff, and involvement in active construction projects.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Four (4) years of professional experience in civil engineering
At least two (2) years of which must have been as a Civil Engineer II- SPRWS or equivalent
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Acceptable, related degrees or disciplines in Engineering may be specified in the job posting. Related disciplines may include Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Structural Engineering, or other engineering fields with relevant experience in water utility infrastructure, treatment processes, municipal systems, or public works projects.
Candidates with interdisciplinary experience supporting the planning, design, operation, or construction of utility infrastructure are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform full-performance professional engineering in the design, plans, specifications, operation, construction and cost estimates of Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) projects.
Participate with higher-level engineers in the planning of water utility improvements.
Act as a chief inspector on large and complex projects.
Prepare and administer contracts and reports.
Gather required information for budget development.
Represent the department at public meetings.