Water Utility Engineer - Utilities
City of Topeka•Topeka, KS
About The Position
The City of Topeka’s Utilities department is seeking a licensed professional engineer to serve as its Water Utility Engineer. The position supervises, coordinates, and administers major public improvement projects and programs for the City’s water system, including treatment, storage, pumping, and distribution systems. It 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; applicants licensed in another state must obtain a Kansas license within six months of hire.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Kansas driver’s license and a city-insurable driving record.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and procedures used in planning, designing, and constructing utility projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to analyze complex problems and identify solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of engineering experience in water distribution and/or treatment systems, including planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and asset management.
- At least two years of experience as a project manager.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the design and layout of new water main extensions and replacements and Water Treatment Plant infrastructure.
- Review Street Improvement Projects to identify water system conflicts and determine necessary repairs and replacements.
- Review construction plans submitted by private design professionals for public improvements.
- Prepare requests for proposals, interview consultants, recommend selections, and review contracts.
- Attend public hearings and present information about major water system projects as needed.
- Conduct special studies and prepare technical reports and findings.
- Administer contracts and coordinate with stakeholders regarding wastewater utility projects.
- Supervise, coordinate, and administer major public improvement projects and programs for the City’s water system.
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
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