Senior Civil Engineer - Utilities

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Senior Civil Engineer - Utilities

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Description

The City of Wentzville is seeking a skilled and motivated Professional Engineer to join our Department of Utilities. This position is responsible for providing high-level engineering services to support the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the City’s utility infrastructure. The role includes leading and/or participating in capital improvement and maintenance projects, asset management initiatives, public engagement, and technical support for other City departments. This position requires strong independent judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Job Duties

- Deliver respectful, professional, and positive service in all interactions with coworkers, internal/external customers, community members, and the public.

- Foster a positive and productive work environment while ensuring compliance with City and departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

- Prepare and/or assist with contracts, specifications, and bid documents; manage the RFQ process for consultant selection; oversee consultant contracts and schedules; review and approve consultant invoices.

- Serve as project manager for assigned capital improvement projects, overseeing all phases including design, public involvement, environmental review, right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination, bidding, construction, inspection, and project closeout for sanitary, potable water, and solid waste projects.

- Evaluate utility collection, distribution, and treatment systems; develop short- and long-range plans for system sustainability, resiliency, expansion, and improvements.

- Provide engineering designs and cost estimates for the Department of Utilities and other City departments.

- Monitor consultant work for compliance with City codes, design criteria, standards, policies, schedules, and budgets.

- Assist in the plan review and approval process for private commercial and residential developments impacting the City’s utility systems.

- Offer engineering and construction support to other City divisions and departments.

- Develop and update engineering design standards and specifications for City utilities.

- Prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring efficiency and fiscal responsibility.

- Address utility-related engineering and infrastructure concerns from residents and businesses.

- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical expertise and guidance to team members and other City staff.

- Participate in both routine and complex projects, contributing to multiple initiatives as needed.

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 filled.

Requirements 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.

- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field is required.Additional experience in the field may be considered in lieu of a degree.

- A minimum of four years of experience in civil engineering, public works, construction, or a similar work environment is required.Additional job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.

- Valid driver’s license required.

- A Professional Engineer License is required within 12 months of employment.

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 utility infrastructure for both construction and maintenance of sanitary sewer and potable water systems.

- Knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, water quality, wastewater treatment, and water resources.

- Proficiency in use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations), AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS software and basic knowledge of office equipment and machines.

- Ability to manage large-scale projects, programs, and processes.

- Credible professional, with the ability to influence decisions or outcomes outside of own department.

- Ability to conduct complex analysis, interpret and apply data to assist the organization, and recommend solutions to issues.

- Ability to assist in the resolution of complex problems, taking multiple variables into consideration.

- Ability to work both independently with limited oversight, and collaboratively in a team environment.

- Adaptable, agile learner, with the ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet goals and deadlines.

- Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.

- Ability to manage and monitor division operations and services and implement procedural changes as needed to improve workflow and productivity.

- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing and in person.

- Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.

- Proficiency in the use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment.

- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.