Engineering Associate I – Sewer & Stormwater

City of Fort Wayne•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Engineering Associate I helps plan, design, and deliver sewer and stormwater projects for Fort Wayne. The role works with City Utilities teams, consultants, other agencies, and the public to support projects from early design through construction. It also provides direction and support to Sewer & Stormwater Engineering staff, with supervisory responsibilities that may include hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing performance concerns in accordance with City policy. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., though hours may vary. The position supports essential community infrastructure through capital project delivery, technical analysis, coordination, and construction oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction, or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited program.
At least two years of experience in a public agency or utility, consulting engineering, or a related field, with an emphasis on sewer and stormwater collection system capital projects.
Passing score on the Indiana Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination.
Valid Indiana driver's license if operating a City vehicle.
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling software.
Knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology, sewer and stormwater systems, project management, and sustainable or low-impact development practices.
Familiarity with City Utilities' Consent Decree, sewer and stormwater compliance requirements, and Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities.
Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

IWEA Collection System Operator Class IV certification.
Spanish or Burmese language skills.

Responsibilities

Develop capital improvement projects from concept and design through permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring.
Prepare engineering reports, hydraulic modeling assessments, work plans, project documents, and budget information; track schedules and costs in PMIS.
Coordinate projects with utility operations and maintenance teams, City and County partners, property owners, private utilities, consultants, and the public.
Monitor the quality and progress of work performed by program staff, consultants, and contractors, and help resolve construction issues.
Investigate sewer and stormwater concerns and support program policies and standards.
Represent the programs at public and professional meetings.
Provide direction and support to Sewer & Stormwater Engineering staff.
May hire, train, assign work to, and evaluate staff, and address performance concerns in accordance with City policy.