Lead Water Infrastructure Engineer

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Duluth seeks a Senior Engineer to oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of water distribution capital projects and citywide lead piping replacement programs over the next decade. The role involves coordinating with staff engineers, authorities, consultants, contractors, and residents to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure.

The position emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and initiative, with strong communication and public engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field plus four years of EIT work under a licensed PE.
• Eight years as a licensed Professional Engineer with at least two years supervising complex projects.
• Minnesota licensure if not yet licensed, within six months.

Responsibilities

• Complete design and preparation of engineering plans, specification, and reports.
• Provide engineering analysis in support of project development and delivery.
• Select qualified consultants for projects and prepare consultant contracts.
• Prepare project cost estimates.
• Provide plan review, construction inspection and observation for projects for the purpose of determining conformance with plans, specifications, and timely completion.
• Provide technical engineering support to various departments, management staff and other utilities and agencies, to optimize various system processes and assist with project development activities.
• Investigate, prepare, and present technical reports, petitions, council resolutions on projects, and presentations both within the City and at public meetings.
• Lead development of standards related to project development, project management, and other engineering functions.
• Lead capital improvement projects and prepares necessary reports, presentations, and communicates results.
• Contract administration for construction improvement projects.
• Plan, attend and speak at public hearings and meetings.
• Determine priorities, assign work, and coordinate schedules of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the hiring, transfer, suspension, or discharge of assigned personnel.
• Establish work standards and conduct employee evaluations.
• Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with proper methods, guidelines, standards, and procedures.
• Train personnel in correct and safe methods and procedures necessary to accomplish their assigned work.
• Recommend adjustments or other actions in employee grievances.
• Delegate authority and responsibility to others as needed.
• Attend training sessions as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

City of Duluth seeks a Senior Engineer to oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of water distribution capital projects and citywide lead piping replacement programs over the next decade. The role involves coordinating with staff engineers, authorities, consultants, contractors, and residents to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure.

The position emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and initiative, with strong communication and public engagement skills.