Sewer Maintenance Engineer *Closing Date Extended*

About The Position

The City of Saint Paul's Department of Public Works Sewer Utility is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to provide support to sewer engineering, technical direction, and related administrative work in the support of the Public Works Sewer Utility Sewer Maintenance Section.

Here’s What You Can Expect To Do

• Develop and implement process improvements for sewer maintenance.
• Function as technical lead and emergency management representative for flood preparations, readiness planning, and events.
• Manage sewer buildings, specialized equipment, and vehicles.
• Monitor and assist with the management of the sewer maintenance operational budget.
• Perform independent professional engineering on sewer infrastructure planning, design, rehabilitation, repair, and replacement projects.
• Plan and manage sewer capital improvement and maintenance projects including the preparation of plans, project bidding documents, engineer’s estimates, and construction administration.
• Prepare and review traffic control plans for major projects and events.
• Provide backup support for the sewer design engineer.
• Represent the Sewer Utility at internal and external meetings with elected officials, households/businesses, the public, and stakeholders.
• Research, review, and analyze sewer records, videos, and databases.

Information Specific to this Position

• This position will be located at 419 Burgess St., Saint Paul, MN, working the hours of 7:30am - 4:00pm, on-site, with required daily on-site presence and minimal opportunity for remote work.
• This position requires availability to work outside regular hours whenever critical deadlines and/or emergencies arise.

Our Benefits

• We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

• The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals.
• We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements

• Must possess and maintain Licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Professional Civil Engineer, and four years of Civil Engineering experience, at least two years of which must be as a Civil Engineer II or equivalent.
• Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer is required by date of appointment.
• Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer within the State of Minnesota is required within six months of appointment.

How to Apply

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
• Upload the following required documents via the online application system:
  • A legible copy of your MN Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • A resume
• You will not be able to submit your application without these documents attached.
• (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
• For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
• Learn more about our Hiring Process.

Open Job Posting

• This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
• Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Human Resources Contact Information

• Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
• Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title

• Sewer Maintenance Engineer

Official Title

• Civil Engineer III

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Supplemental Questions

• What is the status of your Professional Civil Engineer State of Minnesota license?
• If you are currently licensed by a state licensing board, other than Minnesota, in which state are you licensed?
• Which best represents your professional engineering experience.
• In detail, describe your relevant education and experience you possess with Public Works and Sewer Utilities that would prepare you to be successful in this role.
• Describe your experience within the Civil Engineering discipline. Please specify any projects, programs, trainings, or certifications you have specifically related to engineering fields utilized in the Public Works Department. List three significant projects, programs, or planning efforts you worked on and your specific role in the successful completion of those projects.
• Describe your experience developing and implementing process improvements. What were the major challenges and how did you address them? What metrics did you establish to evaluate progress, and how did the program or service perform over time?
• Describe your experience preparing plans, project bidding documents, engineer's estimates, and construction administration.
• RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
• RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
• I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past. YesNo
• Are you currently a Saint Paul resident? YesNoPrefer not to answer
• If you indicated "yes" as a current Saint Paul resident, please indicate your zip code.