Canton Water Engineer

Salary starting: $79,545-$116,804 (+$10 - $20/hour in benefits)

Employment at the city of canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.

Interested in this position?  Please submit your application through  by clicking the "apply" button on the posting.  Applicants must submit a copy of their valid driver's license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.

This is an open examination. All applicants must be a u.s. Citizen or have a permanent resident card and be a college graduate with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, as deemed acceptable by the water superintendent.general statement of duties:

* this is a responsible and professional position with lower-level managerial responsibilities

* perform professional work which involves the application of civil engineering, surveying, geographical information systems (gis), or project management to the design, oversight, and construction of public works projects

* work is performed under the general direction of applicable professional staff and is subject to review upon completion

* assignments are usually broad in scope with the opportunity for the use of professional judgment

* application of sound technical principles, practices, and judgment at various levels of project design and construction

* work must be performed in accordance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations

* this position is responsible for the direction of work and manner of accomplishment of assigned personnel

* this is a professional engineering track position

* this position reports to the department head, assistant department head, or their designee

Minimum qualifications:

* graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field as deemed acceptable by the department head

* at least four (4) years of civil engineering experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training as deemed acceptable by the department head

* must possess a valid state of ohio driver's license at all times

Preferred qualifications:

* graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering

* passing score on fundamentals of engineering (fe) exam

* possession of a license issued by the state of ohio to practice as a registered professional engineer

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

* thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, surveying, gis, project management, or any combination of the above as needed by the department

* thorough ability to utilize a variety of computer software, including, but not limited to autocad civil 3d, esri, microsoft power point, word, and excel, and water modeling software

* knowledge of construction materials, methods, and safety standards as related to engineering design, construction, and related standards and specifications

* ability to plan projects and prepare related designs, estimates, and specifications

* skill in the use of engineering and surveying instruments and equipment

* ability to prepare technical and administrative reports

* ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions

* ability to effectively communicate and present ideas verbally and in writing

* ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as appropriate with elected officials, department heads, city employees, other agencies, the development, engineering, and construction community, the general public, etc.

* ability to effectively supervise assigned personnel

* proactive training and continuing professional development

Examples of work:

* assist the department head, assistant department head, or their assigned designee in developing, implementing, supervising, and managing various public works projects

* conduct preliminary studies and prepare designs for public works improvements related to water distribution

* develop scopes, specifications, estimates, and standards for public works projects

* prepare loan and grant applications

* create cad drawings

* operate survey equipment including gis devices

* consult with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and others regarding proposed developments, associated utilities, and applicable permits and regulations

* advise and answer technical questions regarding various projects

* review and approve construction plans and specifications prepared by consulting engineers, the ohio department of transportation, and others for the city

* ensure that plans are in compliance with applicable city codes, specifications, and other requirements

* assist engineering personnel in the design of a variety of public works projects

* assist in the inspection and oversight of public works construction projects

* review project plans, construction specifications, material testing requirements, safety standards, shop drawings, quantity measurements, change…