Senior 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

As a Senior Engineer this position will work closely with other staff engineers, regulating authorities, consultants, contractors, and residents for the water utility, with the main objectives of overseeing the design and construction of water distribution capital improvement projects, and the City wide lead water service piping replacements over the next decade. Background with planning, designing, and coordinating how utility needs are incorporated with transportation projects would be valued experience for this position, along with any background regarding water distribution maintenance and water treatment processes. In addition to technical proficiency, we value candidates who demonstrate strong teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and initiative. This role requires good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers, contractors, and the public is also important. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and sustainability of our city's infrastructure while working on diverse and impactful projects that benefit our community.

SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To perform and to supervise others who perform engineering work in the design, construction, and maintenance for a wide range of engineering projects including but not limited to, transportation road design, geotechnical engineering, building and other structures, and utility modeling & design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.Complete design and preparation of engineering plans, specification, and reports.
• 2.Provide engineering analysis in support of project development and delivery.
• 3.Select qualified consultants for projects and prepare consultant contracts.
• 4.Prepare project cost estimates.
• 5.Provide plan review, construction inspection and observation for projects for the purpose of determining conformance with plans, specifications, and timely completion.
• 6.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.
• 7.Investigate, prepare, and present technical reports, petitions, council resolutions on projects, and presentations both within the City and at public meetings.
• 8.Lead development of standards related to project development, project management, and other engineering functions.
• 9.Lead capital improvement projects and prepares necessary reports, presentations, and communicates results.
• 10.Contract administration for construction improvement projects.
• 11.Plan, attend and speak at public hearings and meetings.
• 12.Determine priorities, assign work, and coordinate schedules of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
• 13.Assists in the hiring, transfer, suspension, or discharge of assigned personnel.
• 14.Establish work standards and conduct employee evaluations.
• 15.Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with proper methods, guidelines, standards, and procedures.
• 16.Train personnel in correct and safe methods and procedures necessary to accomplish their assigned work.
• 17.Recommend adjustments or other actions in employee grievances.
• 18.Delegate authority and responsibility to others as needed.
• 19.Attend training sessions as required.
• 20.Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A. Bachelor's Degree with a major in an engineering field from an accredited college or university followed by four (4) years of full-time equivalent work experience in the field of engineering as an Engineer-In-Training working under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer.
• B. Eight (8) years of full-time work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer with at least two (2) years supervising complex engineering projects.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• A. Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or the ability to become licensed in the state of Minnesota within six (6) months from the date of appointment.
• B. Possession of a valid Minnesota Driver's License or equivalent.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REVIEW (100% OF SCORING PROCESS; 70 PASS POINT):

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.