Lead Sewer Project Engineer

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

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne is seeking an experienced Engineer II to lead sewer infrastructure projects from concept through construction, ensuring public health and city growth are advanced through compliant design and delivery.

You will oversee budgets, coordinate with operations, contractors, and regulators, and mentor Sewer Program staff while supporting long‑term system planning and engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Sewer system design

Hydraulics

Construction practices

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Hydraulic modeling tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

City of Fort Wayne is seeking an experienced Engineer II to lead sewer infrastructure projects from concept through construction, ensuring public health and city growth are advanced through compliant design and delivery.

You will oversee budgets, coordinate with operations, contractors, and regulators, and mentor Sewer Program staff while supporting long‑term system planning and engineering leadership.