Sewer Maintenance Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)

City of Saint Paul•Saint Paul, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sewer Maintenance Engineer (official title: Civil Engineer IV) creates high-quality work products and leads services that support public safety, effective sewer systems, and flood management. The position manages complex sewer system operations and staff performance; analyzes redevelopment; collaborates with private and public entities; manages sewer rehabilitation projects from conception through closeout; and plans for future infrastructure and staffing needs. The position is based at 419 Burgess St., Saint Paul, Minnesota, and requires daily on-site presence, with minimal opportunity for remote work. Regular hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Availability to work outside regular hours is required when critical deadlines or emergencies arise.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer in Minnesota; the license is required by the date of appointment.
Six years of professional civil engineering experience.
At least two years of experience at the Civil Engineer III level or equivalent.
Submit a legible copy of the Minnesota Professional Engineer license and a resume with the online application.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement process improvements for sewer maintenance.
Serve as technical lead and emergency management representative for flood preparations, readiness planning, and events.
Manage sewer buildings, specialized equipment, and vehicles.
Monitor and assist with management of the sewer maintenance operational budget.
Perform independent professional engineering for sewer infrastructure planning, design, rehabilitation, repair, and replacement projects.
Plan and manage sewer capital improvement and maintenance projects, including preparing plans, project bidding documents, and engineer’s estimates, and administering construction.
Prepare and review traffic control plans for major projects and events.
Provide backup support for the sewer design engineer.
Represent the Sewer Utility at internal and external meetings with elected officials, households and businesses, the public, and stakeholders.
Research, review, and analyze sewer records, videos, and databases.
Work outside regular hours when critical deadlines or emergencies arise.