Civil Engineer (58953)

City of Wentzville, Missouri•Wentzville, MO

About The Position

The City of Wentzville is seeking a Civil Engineer to help maintain and improve city infrastructure. The position is responsible for engineering design, field investigations, plan reviews, contract administration, and project management. The engineer uses specialized knowledge of engineering tools, methods, and techniques and works under moderate supervision to support the city’s infrastructure needs. The role reviews subdivision and commercial development plans for compliance with city standards; designs, reviews, and manages infrastructure projects involving water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and parks; identifies maintenance needs and develops long-term improvement solutions; oversees design contracts and manages capital projects and public works initiatives; and evaluates permit applications for utility installations in city rights-of-way. The engineer also provides technical expertise and problem-solving support, responds to resident concerns by assessing infrastructure and coordinating solutions, and monitors projects for safety concerns and opportunities to improve processes. A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required, although an associate degree with related professional experience or additional job experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. A valid driver’s license is required, and a Missouri Professional Engineer license is desired. The position requires a thorough understanding of public infrastructure and public works operations, proficiency with basic business software, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS, and the ability to organize work, communicate effectively, solve problems, and work independently or collaboratively under moderate supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required; an associate degree along with related professional experience may be considered, and additional job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Valid driver’s license required.
Thorough understanding of public infrastructure for construction and maintenance, including streets, sidewalks, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water distribution.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public works operations.
Proficiency with basic business software, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS software; basic knowledge of office equipment and machines.
Ability to plan and organize work and support comprehensive reporting.
Good problem-solving skills and ability to interpret and follow policies.
Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work, and to concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and collaborate with others.
Regular attendance; reliability, responsibility, and dependability.

Nice To Haves

Missouri Professional Engineer license desired.

Responsibilities

Review subdivision and commercial development plans to ensure compliance with city standards.
Design, review, and manage infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and parks.
Identify infrastructure maintenance needs and develop solutions for long-term improvements.
Oversee design contracts and manage capital projects and public works initiatives.
Evaluate and process permit applications for utility installations in city rights-of-way.
Provide technical engineering expertise and problem-solving support for city infrastructure concerns.
Address resident concerns by assessing infrastructure, recommending solutions, and coordinating with relevant departments.
Monitor projects for safety concerns and suggest process improvements as needed.