Civil Engineer Level I​/II - Water​/Wastewater

The Civil Engineer performs professional engineering and project management for water and wastewater infrastructure. Provides technical expertise and leads staff in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transmission, distribution, and pumping systems. Supports the Utility’s role in the City’s development review process and contributes technical analysis related to hydraulics, design, and constructability.

The salary range for this position is $95,505.28 - $ annually, with a hiring range of $95,505.28 - $, depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this position is $104,737.6 - $ annually, with a hiring range of $ - $, depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will be open until filled with first round of candidate screening beginning Wednesday November 11, 2026.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

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• Prepares Requests for Proposals and administers consultant contracts for capital project design, including review of conceptual through final design documents.
• Conducts negotiations with property owners to secure required utility easements
• Administers the competitive bidding process for construction projects in accordance with City policies and procurement requirements.
• Procures contractors and provides construction management oversight, including inspection services, for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manages construction contracts to ensure adherence to approved budgets, schedules, and contractual obligations.
• Identifies and evaluates unforeseen construction issues and assists in negotiating contract change orders.
• Ensures completion, accuracy, and compliance of as‑built construction drawings prepared by contractors and consultants.
• Prepares project correspondence, including purchase orders, and reviews and approves contractor pay applications.
• Performs project management duties with direction from the Senior Civil Engineer and supports emergency operations by coordinating minor repairs and preparing limited design solutions.
• Contributes to periodic updates of City Master Plans and Development Standards and supports development review by evaluating utility sizing, maintainability, and compliance with adopted Water and Wastewater Development Standards.

• Coordinate and manage water and wastewater capital projects, working with internal departments, external agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public.
• Develop, administer, and oversee consultant and construction contracts, including preparing procurement documents, participating in selection processes, and ensuring compliance with City policies.
• Lead and review project planning and design activities, including technical analyses, constructability reviews, and development‑related utility evaluations.
• Acquire and manage easements and other property rights required for Utility infrastructure.
• Oversee bidding, procurement, and construction activities, providing field oversight, inspection coordination, and documentation as needed.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes, including reviewing contractor pay requests, approving project correspondence, and ensuring accurate as‑built documentation.
• Address construction issues by evaluating alternatives, recommending solutions, and negotiating contract changes or modifications.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, support capital budget development, and contribute to updates of Utility master plans, standards, and related planning documents.
• Support Utility…