Public Works Civil Engineer – Infrastructure Projects

City of St. Peters; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role serves as a project engineer for city improvements, reviews development plans and permits, oversees construction activities, and prepares technical specifications and bid documents to support infrastructure growth. This position offers a mix of office and field work.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with EIT or EI certification
• Ability to lift and handle at least 75 pounds
• Minimum two years of engineering experience
• Knowledge of municipal/public works engineering

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer for public works and capital 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.
• 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 bidding and construction.
• Negotiate acquisition of right-of-way and easements.
• Provide engineering advice to City departments, officials, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Municipal engineering knowledge

Public works knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (EIT/EI certification)

Job description

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

This role serves as a project engineer for city improvements, reviews development plans and permits, oversees construction activities, and prepares technical specifications and bid documents to support infrastructure growth. This position offers a mix of office and field work.