Engineering Representative III

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

Job summary

City Utilities Engineering in Fort Wayne is seeking an Engineering Representative III to coordinate developer projects, review plans, and guide the Development Services team. You’ll work with developers, property owners, engineers, and City staff to move projects forward and address utility needs.

You will review plans, manage contracts, prepare reports for City boards and public meetings, and help train staff while supporting MS4 initiatives and documentation of records.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; relevant experience may substitute.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Engineering Representative II training and post-training experience or two years of relevant engineering experience desired.
• Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review sanitary sewer, stormwater, and water plans for compliance; set up project files, prepare comments and letters.
• Coordinate developer contracts, project complaints, petitions, utility research, and communications with developers and property owners.
• Help evaluate system capacity, project costs and funding options; prepare reports and presentations for City boards, Council, and public meetings.
• Support utility standards, MS4 initiatives, and digitization of project records.
• Coordinate daily workflow, assign tasks, and train Engineering Representatives I and II and other staff.
• Oversee the team's daily workflow, assign tasks, and train staff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Presentation

Spanish language

Burmese language

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Technology or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Urban Planning, Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Accela

ArcMap/GIS

Application Xtender

Laredo

CIS

PMIS

Job description

Engineering Representative III 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; schedule may vary

Do you have experience reviewing utility plans, coordinating developer projects, and helping a team deliver accurate, timely work? If so, bring your technical judgment and leadership to City Utilities Engineering.

What You'll Do

You’ll coordinate developer projects for City Utilities, review plans and petitions, and help guide the Development Services team. You’ll work with developers, property owners, engineers, and City staff to move projects forward and address utility needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review sanitary sewer, stormwater, and water plans for compliance; set up project files, prepare comments and approval letters, and help resolve complex project questions.
• Coordinate developer contracts, project complaints, petitions, utility research, and communications with developers and property owners.
• Help evaluate system capacity, project costs, and funding options; prepare reports and presentations for City boards, Council, and public meetings.
• Support utility standards, specifications, policies, MS4 initiatives, and the organization and digitization of project records.
• Coordinate daily workflow, assign tasks, and train Engineering Representatives I and II and other staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversee the team's daily workflow, assign tasks, and train team members and other staff.

What You Bring: Education & Experience

• At least an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or an approved equivalent. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements.
• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or an approved equivalent is preferred.
• Successful completion of the Engineering Representative II training program and at least one year of satisfactory post-training experience, or two years of relevant engineering experience is desired.
• Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with developers, contractors, engineers, staff, and the public.

Licenses, Certifications & Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with systems such as Accela, ArcMap/GIS, Application Xtender, Laredo, CIS, and PMIS.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, plans, maps, easements, regulations, and governmental standards.
• Notary Public certification, or ability to obtain it within 18 months of employment.
• Valid Indiana driver's license if using a City vehicle.
• Spanish or Burmese language skills are preferred.

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne

Help shape how Fort Wayne's water, sewer, and stormwater systems support new development and serve existing neighborhoods. You’ll work on varied projects that connect engineering review, public service, and community growth.