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Project Engineer, Environmental Engineer

Job in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, 55806, USA
Listing for: City of Duluth
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Water Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

As a Project Engineer this position will work closely with other staff engineers, regulating authorities, consultants, contractors, and residents for the water utility, with the main objectives of overseeing the design and construction of water distribution capital improvement projects, and the City wide lead water service piping replacements over the next decade. Background with planning, designing, and coordinating how utility needs are incorporated with transportation projects would be valued experience for this position, along with any background regarding water distribution maintenance and water treatment processes.

In addition to technical proficiency, we value candidates who demonstrate strong teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and initiative. This role requires good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers, contractors, and the public is also important. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and sustainability of our city's infrastructure while working on diverse and impactful projects that benefit our community.

SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To perform, and to supervise others who perform engineering work in the design, construction, and maintenance of street improvements, utility installations, buildings and other structures, water, gas, storm, and sanitary utility systems.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
  • Perform responsible, professional engineering work in the design, construction, and maintenance for a wide range of engineering projects.
  • Write project specifications per City, State, and Federal guidelines and industry standards for various street and utility jobs.
  • Estimate costs using previous bids and regional trends, for projects up to twenty million in value.
  • Perform complicated design work through the use of data collection and analysis, engineering calculations and methodologies to develop solutions for construction that meet local, state, and federal standards.
  • Operate computers to prepare, review, and edit engineering drawings, data analysis and cost estimations through spreadsheet software, prepare project memorandums and reports, and use modeling software to setup, run and analyze utility system model simulations for existing utility system networks and proposed expansion or retrofit projects.
  • Coordinate projects within the engineering division, other City departments, public and private utility owners, and state and federal regulatory agencies keeping parties informed and developing solutions to issues that arise.
  • Ensure that projects are completed timely and cost effectively following engineering standards and city specifications.
  • Negotiate, manage, and prepare compensation for contractors engaged in City contracts.
  • Prepare and review plans and check construction for conformance with standards and specifications.
  • Investigate, prepare, and present technical reports and presentations both within the City and at public meetings.
  • Prepare petitions and council resolutions on street and sewer projects.
  • Investigate and respond to citizen complaints.
  • Represent the City Public Works & Utilities Department/Engineering Division at various meetings and activities.
  • Inform, educate, and exchange ideas with other professionals, agencies, and the public regarding engineering projects and standards, and City policies and programs.
  • In collaboration with supervisor, determine work priorities both for staffing and financial resource allocation.
  • Assign work and coordinate work schedules.
  • Provide input into decisions regarding the hire and transfer of personnel.
  • Train and mentor staff in safe and proper work methods and procedures that meet engineering standards.
  • Monitor work for compliance…
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