Sewer Maintenance Engineer; Civil Engineer IV

The Sewer Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for creating high-quality work products and leading the delivery of services that ensure public safety, effective sewers systems, and flood management. This position will manage complex sewer system operations and staff performance. Responsibilities will include analyzing redevelopment, collaborating with private and public entities, managing sewer rehabilitation projects from conception to closeout, and planning and managing for future infrastructure and staffing needs.

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.
• Maintain registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota.
• 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 stakeholders.
• Research, review, and analyze, sewer records, videos, and databases.
• Work outside regular hours whenever critical deadlines and emergencies arise.
• 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 excellent benefits, 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.

Must possess and maintain Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer in the state of Minnesota and six years of professional civil engineering experience. At least two years of which must be as a Civil Engineer III level or equivalent.

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

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.  for more information.

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.