Wastewater Utility Engineer - Utilities

City of Topeka • topeka, KS

21h

About The Position

The City of Topeka’s Utilities department is seeking a licensed professional engineer to serve as its Wastewater Utility Engineer. This position supervises, coordinates, and administers major utility wastewater projects and programs. The role also involves conducting special studies, preparing technical reports and findings, administering contracts, and coordinating with stakeholders regarding wastewater utility projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Kansas; candidates licensed in another state must obtain a Kansas license within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and procedures as applied to the design and construction of utility wastewater projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and identify solutions.
• Valid Class C Kansas driver’s license and a city-insurable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of engineering experience in wastewater collection and/or treatment systems, including planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and asset management.
• At least two years of experience as a project manager.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project lead on utility wastewater projects, coordinating and overseeing consultants’ and contractors’ work.
• Prepare project schedules, monitor progress, and finalize projects.
• Review construction plans submitted by private-sector design professionals.
• Direct, coordinate, and review professional consulting firms’ work in preparing feasibility studies and reports.
• Prepare preliminary and final plans for a variety of wastewater projects.
• Attend public hearings and prepare and deliver presentations as needed.
• Conduct special studies, prepare technical reports and findings, administer contracts, and coordinate with stakeholders regarding wastewater utility projects.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and prescription insurance.
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Deferred compensation savings plan.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Free onsite health and wellness clinic.
• Free in-house full-service fitness facility.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time