Engineer II – Sewer

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne is seeking a Professional Engineer to lead major sewer infrastructure projects from concept to construction, guiding teams and driving critical decisions for public health and city growth.

Responsibilities include coordinating with operations, contractors, and regulatory agencies; overseeing lift stations, inflow reduction, and system improvements; and developing budgets for long-term planning, with supervisory duties over Sewer Program staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or ABET-accredited program.
• Seven (7) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong experience in infrastructure or utility project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead sewer capital improvement projects from planning through construction.
• Coordinate with operations, contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee system improvements including lift stations and inflow reduction.
• Supervise staff, assign work, and ensure quality and progress across projects.
• Develop budgets, track expenditures, and support long-term system planning.

Skills

Project leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

Are you a Professional Engineer ready to lead major infrastructure projects and take the next step in your career?

What You'll Do

You'll lead sewer infrastructure projects from concept through construction-guiding teams, driving decisions, and delivering work that directly impacts public health and city growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction of sewer capital improvement projects
• Coordinate with operations, contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee system improvements including lift stations, septic elimination, and inflow reduction
• Supervise staff, assign work, and ensure quality and progress across projects
• Develop budgets, track expenditures, and support long-term system planning

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Sewer Program staff
• Support hiring, training, and performance management
• Provide leadership coverage for Engineering management as needed

What You Bring | Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related ABET-accredited program
• Seven (7) years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong experience in infrastructure or utility project delivery

Preferred Certifications

• Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Valid Indiana Driver's License

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Sewer system design, hydraulics, and construction practices
• Environmental and regulatory compliance (NPDES, consent decree)
• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic modeling tools

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne

• Step into a leadership role with real ownership and visibility
• Stable, long-term career with pension and strong benefits
• Make a direct impact on infrastructure that serves the community