Engineering Associate I – Sewer & Stormwater

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne is seeking an Engineering Associate I for Sewer & Stormwater to help plan, design, and deliver projects that improve essential community infrastructure. The role collaborates with City Utilities teams, consultants, other agencies, and the public from early design to construction.

You will develop capital improvement projects, prepare technical reports, manage budgets, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders while ensuring quality and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction, or Mechanical Engineering, or an ABET-accredited equivalent.
• At least two years' experience in public agency or utility settings, focusing on sewer and stormwater capital projects.
• Passing score on the Indiana EIT examination.
• Valid Indiana driver's license to operate City vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital improvement projects from concept through permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring.
• Prepare engineering reports, hydraulic modeling assessments, work plans, project documents, and budget information; track schedules and costs in PMIS.
• Coordinate projects with utility 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 construction issues.
• Investigate sewer and stormwater concerns, support program policies and standards, and represent the programs at public and professional meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling

EIT

Public works

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Spanish language

Education

ABET-accredited degree

EIT certification

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

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

We're looking for a thoughtful, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems and working with others to improve essential community infrastructure.

What You'll Do

Help plan, design, and deliver sewer and stormwater projects for Fort Wayne. You'll work with City Utilities teams, consultants, other agencies, and the public to support projects from early design through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop capital improvement projects from concept and design through permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring.
• Prepare engineering reports, hydraulic modeling assessments, work plans, project documents, and budget information; track schedules and costs in PMIS.
• Coordinate projects with utility 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 construction issues.
• Investigate sewer and stormwater concerns, support program policies and standards, 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 two years of experience in a public agency or utility, consulting engineering, or a related field, with an emphasis on sewer and stormwater collection system capital projects.
• Passing score on the Indiana Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination.
• 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, and sustainable or low-impact development practices.
• Familiarity with City Utilities' Consent Decree, 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?

Help improve infrastructure residents depend on every day, while building your engineering experience on projects with a lasting local impact. City employees receive a benefits package that includes pension and paid time off.