Water Utility Engineer - Utilities

The Water Utility Engineer performs professional civil and environmental engineering work involving supervising, coordinating and administering major public improvement projects and programs, with a concentration for GIS Mapping and asset management of the City’s Water System, including Treatment-Storage-Pumping-Distribution Systems.

The incumbent supervises and participates in the planning, design, budgeting, and scheduling of engineering projects, including overseeing the work of contractors and consultants.

This position primarily works 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Kansas or with the ability to obtain Kansas reciprocity within six months of hire date.
• Three years of engineering experience after professional registration with at least two years as a project manager.
• Four years of engineering experience in water systems planning, design, construction, operations and asset management.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and city insurable driving record. Kansas driver's license is required within six months of hire date.

Annual entry salary: $100,000 - $130,000 DOQ.

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
• Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave days each year
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house Wellness Center, a full service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program.

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer