Senior Water Utilities Engineer

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS

Vacation & Sick leave

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Deferred Comp

Short-Term Disability

Onsite Health Clinic

Fitness Facility

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The City of Topeka Utilities Department is seeking a licensed professional engineer to serve as its Water Utility Engineer. This position supervises major public improvement projects for the city’s water system, including treatment, storage, pumping and distribution.

The role also handles studies, reports, contracts and stakeholder coordination for wastewater projects. The ideal candidate holds a Kansas PE license, has at least two years of project management experience and a background in water

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas; out-of-state license requires Kansas licensure within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the design and layout of water main extensions/replacements and Water Treatment Plant infrastructure.
• Review Street Improvement Projects for water system conflicts and determine repairs/replacements.
• Review construction plans submitted by private design professionals for public improvements.
• Prepare RFPs, interview consultants, and review contracts.
• Attend public hearings and present information about major water system projects as needed.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Water utility knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PE license (KS)

Driver's license (Class C)

Job description

The City of Topeka Utilities Department is seeking a licensed professional engineer to serve as its Water Utility Engineer. This position supervises major public improvement projects for the city’s water system, including treatment, storage, pumping and distribution.

The role also handles studies, reports, contracts and stakeholder coordination for wastewater projects. The ideal candidate holds a Kansas PE license, has at least two years of project management experience and a background in water