Sewer Maintenance Engineer

Salary : $90,916.80 - $ Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-UNSP-01486
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/30/2026

About the Position

The City of Saint Paul's Department of Public Works Sewer Utility is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to provide support to sewer engineering, technical direction, and related administrative work in the support of the Public Works Sewer Utility Sewer Maintenance Section.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Develop and implement process improvements for sewer maintenance.
• Function as technical lead and emergency management representative for flood preparations, readiness planning, and events.
• Manage sewer buildings, specialized equipment, and vehicles.
• Monitor and assist with the management of the sewer maintenance operational budget.
• Perform independent professional engineering on sewer infrastructure planning, design, rehabilitation, repair, and replacement projects.
• Plan and manage sewer capital improvement and maintenance projects including the preparation of plans, project bidding documents, engineer's estimates, and construction administration.
• Prepare and review traffic control plans for major projects and events.
• Provide backup support for the sewer design engineer.
• Represent the Sewer Utility at internal and external meetings with elected officials, households/businesses, the public, and stake holders.
• Research, review, and analyze, sewer records, videos, and databases.
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Information Specific to this Position:
This position will be located at 419 Burgess St., Saint Paul, MN, working the hours of 7:30am - 4:00pm, on-site, with required daily on-site presence and minimal opportunity for remote work. This position requires availability to work outside regular hours whenever critical deadlines and/or emergencies arise.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Must possess and maintain Licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Professional Civil Engineer, and four years of Civil Engineering experience, at least two years of which must be as a or equivalent.

Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer is required by date of appointment. Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer within the State of Minnesota is required within six months of appointment.

How to Apply

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.

Upload the following required documents via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without these documents attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)

• A legible copy of your MN Professional Engineer (PE) License
• A resume

First time applying online? Read our

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call
Learn more about our Hiring Process

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at
Email:

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran's Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title: Sewer Maintenance Engineer
Official Title: Civil Engineer III
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health…