Civil Engineer III - SPRWS

The City of Saint Paul Regional Water Services is hiring a Civil Engineer III to join our Project Engineering team at Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS). Candidates hired into this role will be involved in a wide range of projects that support the supply, treatment, storage, and distribution of drinking water throughout the utility system. SPRWS is seeking qualified individuals to play an important role in advancing the utility's capital improvement program, optimizing treatment and distribution infrastructure, and implementing advanced asset management practices.

Projects associated with this position may include pump station upgrades, annual water main replacement programs, supply and transmission infrastructure improvements, process piping and chemical feed system upgrades, structural rehabilitation projects, condition assessments, and a variety of engineering planning and evaluation studies. The position will support the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of critical infrastructure improvements intended to enhance system reliability, resiliency, operational efficiency, and long-term asset performance.

Here's what you can expect to do:

* Perform full-performance professional engineering in the design, plans, specifications, operation, construction and cost estimates of Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) projects.

* Participate with higher-level engineers in the planning of water utility improvements.

* Act as a chief inspector on large and complex projects.

* Prepare and administer contracts and reports.

* Gather required information for budget development.

* Represent the department at public meetings.

For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Information Specific to this Position:

This position is based out of the SPRWS Administration Building located at 1900 Rice Street in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The role typically follows a standard 8-hour workday schedule with flexibility in start and end times to support work-life balance and operational needs. Subject to supervisory approval and business needs, employees in this position may work remotely up to two days per week.

While much of the work is office-based, the position also includes opportunities for field work, site visits, coordination with operations and maintenance staff, and involvement in active construction projects throughout the SPRWS service area.

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.

We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

A Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and four (4) years of professional experience in civil engineering, at least two (2) years of which must have been as a Civil Engineer II- SPRWS or equivalent. Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota. No substitution for education.

Acceptable, related degrees or disciplines in Engineering may be specified in the job posting.

Related disciplines may include Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Structural Engineering, or other engineering fields with relevant experience in water utility infrastructure, treatment processes, municipal systems, or public works projects. Candidates with interdisciplinary experience supporting the planning, design, operation, or construction of utility infrastructure are encouraged to apply.

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