Public Works Civil Engineer – Design, Inspect & Build

City-of-St.-Peters,-M; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

LAGERS pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

The City of St. Peters is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, development, and inspection of public works and infrastructure projects throughout the community.

This position serves as a project engineer for City improvements, reviews development plans and permits, oversees construction activities, prepares technical specifications and bid documents, and provides engineering guidance to City departments and officials.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with EIT or EI certification.
• Knowledge of municipal engineering principles and practices is desirable.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment as required by field work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer in coordination with other Departments for public works improvements and capital improvement projects.
• Review and issue construction, excavation, and grading permits.
• Review subdivision plans, record plats, site plans, and improvement plans.
• Review plans for streets, potable water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater improvements.
• Inspect and coordinate inspections of construction, excavation, and grading projects.
• Develop and update City engineering specifications and standards to ensure quality construction.
• Prepare project specifications, engineer's estimates, bid documents, and other contract materials.
• Review pay estimates, change orders, and other contract-related documents.
• Coordinate plan preparation and revisions throughout the bidding and construction process.
• Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way and easements.
• Review and prepare escrow agreements, service extension agreements, and legal descriptions.
• Provide engineering advice and technical assistance to City departments, officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the City at Federal, State, and local meetings.
• Monitor project costs and help ensure capital improvement projects remain within budget.
• Respond to resident and customer questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Identify engineering challenges and develop practical solutions.

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) certification

Job description

The City of St. Peters is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, development, and inspection of public works and infrastructure projects throughout the community.

This position serves as a project engineer for City improvements, reviews development plans and permits, oversees construction activities, prepares technical specifications and bid documents, and provides engineering guidance to City departments and officials.