Municipal Engineer

The Foth Companies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies, headquartered in Wisconsin, is seeking a skilled engineer to perform technical design for underground utilities and provide project support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of municipal engineering experience. This role requires a strong ability to develop reports and specifications while ensuring quality assurance throughout the projects.

The position promises a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth at a firm known for its member retention and community impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing engineering design for municipal projects.
• EIT certification is required.
• Preferred: 10+ years of experience and a Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical engineering design for underground utilities.
• Provide quality assurance/control for wastewater conveyance projects.
• Develop technical reports and feasibility studies.

Skills

Engineering design

Quality assurance/control

Project planning

Technical report preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Foth is a 100% member‑owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values‑based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform technical engineering design for underground utilities, including sanitary and storm conveyance, and water mains
• Provide quality assurance/control and municipal engineering project activities focused on wastewater conveyance including capacity analysis, new and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer gravity pipe, force main design and permitting
• Work closely with relevant permitting agencies, contractors, and project planning and environmental documents
• Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, cost estimates, plan preparation, specifications, hydraulic modeling, and engineering designs
• Provide construction support and administration

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing engineering design, specifications, reports, and feasibility studies for municipal projects
• EIT certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience planning and designing for municipal projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Equal Employment Opportunity

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco‑free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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Artificial Intelligence

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