Stormwater Engineer

The City of Lancaster is seeking a Stormwater Engineer I. This position performs professional civil engineering work related to the City stormwater utility program, including review of City capital improvement projects, residential subdivision developments, and commercial/industrial developments for compliance with the stormwater regulations and NPDES permit, and associated duties. Position reports to Stormwater Manager.

• Civil Engineering design, writing, specifications, and associated duties primarily in the stormwater utility area, including but not limited to the wastewater utility, water utility, and highway areas.
• Perform engineering project management duties on assigned City infrastructure projects.
• Review subdivision plats.
• Review plans for public improvements, subdivisions, and commercial/industrial developments for compliance with stormwater regulations and other requirements under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Review drawings and design data of stormwater facilities for compliance under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Review, oversee, and/or perform inspections on assigned public improvement, subdivision, and commercial/industrial construction projects.
• Assist in the coordination of construction inspection activities for compliance with stormwater regulations and other requirements.
• Review and/or prepare draft cost estimates and materials take off sheets under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Review and/or prepare engineering reports and studies under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Provide information to the public regarding drawings, maps, plats, and other City records.
• Provide public information on City permits and issue permits when other department staff require assistance.
• Coordinate activities to address stormwater complaints.
• Provide engineering assistance to Stormwater Specialist and Stormwater Inspector positions.
• Provide data necessary to establish utility accounts for new construction and/or newly annexed properties.
• Coordinate the work required to update impervious area for changes in construction.
• Assist in the coordination of the NPDES MS4 requirements.
• Coordinate and assist in establishing and maintaining an inventory of the City’s storm sewer system.
• When required for stormwater management, coordinate activities with Information Services and City/County Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Perform stream outfall inventories and illicit discharge program inspections.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Requires ability to demonstrate communication and relationship skills courteously, professionally, and where necessary, confidentially.
• Operating knowledge is needed for construction equipment and tools.
• Must possess knowledge and ability to operate drafting equipment, computer, blueprint/drawing machines, conventional copy machine, telephone, calculator, and small hand tools.
• Having the knowledge and ability to operate AutoCAD and GIS software is strongly desired.
• Perform other assigned or required duties related to the Essential Functions of position and other related tasks as required to complete the job.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Ohio E.I. certification, with the intent to work towards an Ohio P.E. certification, is preferred.
• Must possess Ohio Drivers’ License and be insurable under the City’s Liability Policy to operate City vehicles.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment physical, drug test, criminal background check, and driver’s license check.
• Please note that as a recipient of federal funds, the City of Lancaster is required to comply with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Therefore, the City has a zero-tolerance policy for controlled substances, which includes medical marijuana, a federally scheduled substance.
• The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.