Water Utility Engineer - Utilities

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’s Utilities department is seeking a licensed professional engineer to serve as its Water Utility Engineer. This position is responsible for supervising, coordinating and administering major public improvement projects and programs for the City of Topeka’s water system, including treatment, storage, pumping and distribution systems. 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:

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

The ideal candidate:

• Has knowledge of the engineering principles, practices, and procedures used in the planning, design and construction of Utility projects.
• Is highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Is skilled at analyzing complex problems and identifying solutions.
• 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 water distribution 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.

Annual Entry Salary: Up to $135,000 depending on qualifications

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer