Engineer I – Sewer & Stormwater

City-of-Fort-Wayn; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne is looking for an Engineer I in the Sewer & Stormwater division to plan, design and deliver projects from early planning through construction, collaborating with Utilities teams, consultants, and the public to keep our infrastructure reliable.

A bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction, or Mechanical Engineering is required, along with at least five years in a public agency or utility and a PE license or equivalent within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least five years of experience in a public agency or utility, consulting engineering, or related field, focused on sewer and stormwater capital projects.
• Indiana PE license, or a PE license from another state with the ability to obtain Indiana licensure by comity within six months of hire.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license if operating a City vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver sewer and stormwater projects from early planning through construction.
• Prepare engineering reports, work plans, project documents, and budget information; track schedules and costs.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams, City and County partners, property owners, private utilities, consultants, and the public.
• Monitor the quality and progress of work performed by staff, consultants, and contractors; help resolve issues during construction.
• Investigate sewer and stormwater concerns, provide engineering support, and represent the programs at public and professional meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical problem-solving

Spanish or Burmese language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Engineer I – Sewer & Stormwater Schedule: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; hours may vary

We’re looking for a practical, collaborative engineer who takes initiative and cares about keeping Fort Wayne’s sewer and stormwater systems working for the community.

What You’ll Do

Help plan, design, and deliver sewer and stormwater projects-from early planning through construction. You’ll work with City Utilities teams, consultants, other agencies, and the public to improve infrastructure and prepare for future needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage or support capital projects through planning, design, permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring.
• Prepare engineering reports, work plans, project documents, and budget information; track project schedules and costs in PMIS.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams, City and County partners, property owners, private utilities, consultants, and the public.
• Monitor the quality and progress of work performed by program staff, consultants, and contractors; help resolve issues during construction.
• Investigate sewer and stormwater concerns, provide engineering support, and represent the programs at public and professional meetings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide direction and support to Sewer & Stormwater Engineering staff. Responsibilities may include hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing performance concerns in accordance with City policy.

What You Bring: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction, or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least five years of experience in a public agency or utility, consulting engineering, or a related field, focused on sewer and stormwater collection system capital projects.
• Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) license, or a PE license from another state with the ability to obtain Indiana licensure by comity within six months of hire.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license if operating a City vehicle.

Preferred Certifications

• IWEA Collection System Operator Class IV certification.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology, sewer and stormwater systems, project management, construction, and resiliency practices.
• Familiarity with City Utilities’ Consent Decree, Long Term Control Plan, sewer and stormwater compliance requirements, and Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Spanish or Burmese language skills are a plus.

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne?

Your work will help protect local waterways and improve infrastructure residents depend on every day. City employees receive a benefits package that includes pension and paid time off.