Senior Project Engineer - Kenosha Water Utility

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This job opportunity will remain open until filled.

The Senior Project Engineer provides professional engineering services in the planning and design of water and wastewater projects and serves as the resident engineer or project manager in the construction of those projects. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports for results obtained. Performs other work as requested or assigned.

The KWU Engineering Department reviews, approves, and inspects all sewer and water infrastructure within the system, and oversees utility contracts to rehabilitate and enhance aging infrastructure. It manages programs such as the Lead Service Replacement Program, responds to Digger’s Hotline requests, and conducts sanitary sewer televising, manhole inspections, flow monitoring, leak detection, hydrant testing, and GIS database maintenance.

The Kenosha Water Utility offers a full benefits package including employer pension contribution, paid vacation/sick/holiday leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid compensatory time and overtime for emergency work, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. Contact KWU Director of Personnel & Administration at  or aaho for questions.

• Serve as project manager and resident Professional Engineer on major water and wastewater projects to ensure compliance with contractual terms, timelines, budgets, industry standards, and regulations.
• Design water system and sanitary sewer system infrastructure replacement projects.
• Review plans submitted by consulting engineers and developers for impact on utility infrastructure and conformance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, providing instruction, training, guidance, and review of work activities.
• Review project work site activities and inspection reports to ensure compliance with standards and quality requirements; meet with inspectors and contractors to discuss and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and process contractor payment requests and release performance bond funds within scope of authority.
• Write technical specifications and engineering reports.
• Research plans and records; file records, plans, and reports.
• Participate in meetings and training events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil or sanitary/environmental engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in utility engineering design and project work, preferably with experience in planning and assigning work to other engineering staff; experience with wastewater treatment plant projects is desired but not required.
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Wisconsin.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as applied to design, construction, and maintenance of public utility services and water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Knowledge of project management principles and evaluation of construction contract compliance.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair projects.
• Knowledge of current construction costs for estimate preparation.
• Knowledge of environmental laws regulating water and wastewater utilities.
• Knowledge of record keeping and records management principles.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of and skill in using specialized engineering software applications including CAD and GIS.
• Skill in interpreting and applying engineering standards, procedures, rules, regulations, and utility or City policies.
• Skill in reviewing designs, details, estimates, plans, specifications, and other technical engineering data and construction documentation, and in developing solutions based on findings.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to design public utility infrastructure projects and…