Public Works Civil Engineer — Lead Infrastructure Projects

Stpetersmo; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri LAGERS pension plan (L-6)

6 weeks vacation

12 paid holidays + 1 personal day

Health, dental and vision coverage

FSA and dependent care options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

The role serves as a project engineer, reviews development plans and permits, oversees construction activities, and prepares bid documents and specifications. This position offers a mix of office and field engineering work, with opportunities to contribute to the City's infrastructure and growth.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or related field with EIT or EI certification.
• Ability to lift and handle a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Two years of responsible engineering experience (desired).
• Knowledge of municipal engineering principles and public works.
• Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license (desired).
• Missouri Driver's license (MV) required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer coordinating with other Departments for public works improvements 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 through bidding and construction.
• Negotiate acquisition of right-of-way and easements.
• Provide engineering advice to City departments and contractors.
• Represent City at meetings with Federal, State, and local authorities.
• Monitor project costs and ensure budgets are maintained.
• Respond to questions from residents and customers.
• Identify engineering challenges and develop practical solutions.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Field surveying

Education

Undergraduate 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 throughout the community.

The role serves as a project engineer, reviews development plans and permits, oversees construction activities, and prepares bid documents and specifications. This position offers a mix of office and field engineering work, with opportunities to contribute to the City's infrastructure and growth.