Engineer III or IV - Natural Gas & Water

Join City Utilities as an Engineer III or IV in Natural Gas & Water. This role supports the planning, design, construction, and operation of critical utility infrastructure, ensuring safe and reliable service for the community.

Pay Details: Engineer III – Grade 58:
Minimum $1,618.87/week, Midpoint $2,023.60. Engineer IV – Grade 59:
Minimum $1,851.10/week, Midpoint $2,313.86.

Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00am‑5:00pm.

Engineer III or IV – Natural Gas & Water. City Utilities seeks an experienced engineer to support planning, design, construction, and operation of natural gas and water service infrastructure.

• Plan, design, and support natural gas and water distribution infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering studies, technical analyses, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Support construction, operations, maintenance, and system improvement initiatives.
• Manage capital improvement projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and contractor coordination.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering drawings and project documentation.
• Utilize AutoCAD and other engineering software to support project development and execution.
• Collaborate with operations personnel, contractors, consultants, developers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to engineering staff.

• Engineer III: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (ABET accredited required); minimum 4 years of applicable natural gas or water engineering design experience;
  Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Engineer IV: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (ABET accredited required); minimum 8 years of natural gas or water engineering design experience;
  Professional Engineer (PE) license required; demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Interest in mentoring, technical leadership, and professional development of others.

• Experience with natural gas distribution and transmission system design.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable to the natural gas industry.
• Experience managing complex infrastructure or capital improvement projects.

• Work on projects that directly impact safety and reliability of essential community services.
• Collaborate with experienced utility professionals in a supportive team environment.
• Lead meaningful infrastructure improvements and long‑term system planning efforts.
• Build your career through technical work, project leadership, and professional growth opportunities.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional fieldwork in varying weather conditions.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Testing may be required.
• Candidates must work effectively with diverse groups and adapt to evolving technologies and systems.
• Employee must remain alert, aware of surroundings, and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.

Testing may be required.

City Utilities offers equal employment opportunities to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or marital status. Learn more about CU and EEO.