Wastewater Utility Engineer - Utilities

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Topeka seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to act as Wastewater Utility Engineer for the Utilities department. The role supervises major wastewater projects, coordinates with consultants, reviews plans, and conducts special studies and reports.

Public hearings and presentations are included responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a Kansas PE license, 2+ years in wastewater engineering and project management experience, with a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field is required.
• Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Kansas; out-of-state license holders must obtain Kansas licensure within six months.
• Two years of engineering experience in wastewater collection and/or treatment systems is highly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a project manager is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project lead on wastewater projects by coordinating consultants and contractors, preparing schedules, monitoring progress and finalizing projects.
• Review construction plans submitted by private sector design professionals.
• Direct, coordinate and review work of consulting firms in feasibility studies and reports.
• Prepare preliminary and final plans for various wastewater projects.
• Attend public hearings and deliver presentations as needed.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (KS)

Job description

The City of Topeka’s Utilities department is seeking a licensed professional engineer to serve as its Wastewater Utility Engineer. This position is responsible for supervising, coordinating and administering major utility wastewater projects and programs. Additional responsibilities include conducting special studies, preparing technical reports and findings, administering contracts and coordinating with stakeholders regarding wastewater utility projects.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the project lead on utility wastewater projects by coordinating and overseeing the work of consultants and contractors, preparing project schedules, monitoring progress and finalizing projects.
• Review construction plans submitted by private sector design professionals.
• Direct, coordinate and review professional consulting firms’ work in the preparation of feasibility studies and reports.
• Prepare preliminary and final plans for a variety of wastewater projects.
• Attend public hearings, including preparing and delivering presentations as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field is required.
• Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Kansas. If the license is from another state, must obtain a Kansas license within six months of hire date.
• Two years of engineering experience in wastewater collection and/or treatment systems including planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance and asset management is highly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a project manager is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Kansas driver’s license and city-insurable driving record.