Civil Engineer-Utilities

Summary
Performs engineering design, field investigations, plan review, design and construction contract administration, project management, and other engineering duties in order to maintain and improve all facets of city utility infrastructure. The position requires the application of specialized knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods, and techniques used in the profession, and operates under moderate supervision.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide respectful, professional, positive service in all interactions between co-workers, internal external customers, community members, and the public at large.
• Maintain a positive and productive environment ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the City, Department and Division.
• Design, review, and manage city water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects.
• Coordinates with Operations, GIS and Finance staff on recordkeeping of utility assets.
• Identify city utility infrastructure in need of maintenance and develop solutions to rehabilitate and maintain future infrastructure.
• Provide design contract administration for capital projects and provide project management for contracted utility projects.
• Coordinates with consultant(s) and/or internal Engineers for development and use of system hydraulic models. 
• Provides engineering guidance for reviews of construction plans for utility improvements within private development projects and internal projects for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Provide technical engineering advice for any utility problems that need to be addressed by the city.
• Review concerns from residents regarding city utility infrastructure; assess infrastructure in the field, offer solutions, and coordinate with relevant departments to enact a solution.
• Monitor projects and report hazardous conditions and safety concerns.
• Suggest modifications to processes to enhance departmental performance as appropriate. 
• Collaborate with peers internal and external to the Department as required. 

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, five personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.

Job Qualifications – Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required. 
• Associate degree along with related professional experience may be considered.
  • Additional job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Thorough understanding of public infrastructure for both construction and maintenance, including storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water distribution. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of utility operations.
• Proficiency in use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations), Auto CAD Civil 3D, and Arc GIS software and basic knowledge of office equipment and machines.
• Ability to plan and organize work, and to support comprehensive reporting. 
• Good problem-solving skills and the 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, as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and to collaborate with others.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the duties of this job.
Indoor and outdoor work environment.

• May be exposed to moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to varying, inclement weather.

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. 
• Work may require frequent standing, walking, climbing, and bending.  
• Must be able to sit for significant periods of time.
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement.
• Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Must have clarity of vision and the ability to adjust focus.