NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER - KENOSHA WATER UTILITY
Kenosha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Kenosha is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to provide Professional Engineering services in the planning and design of water and wastewater projects. This role involves serving as the resident engineer or project manager during construction, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the project manager and resident Professional Engineer on major water and wastewater projects to ensure compliance with contractual terms, project timeline, budgetary constraints, industry standards, uniform codes, local ordinances and State and Federal regulations
Designs water system and sanitary sewer system infrastructure replacement projects
Reviews plans submitted by consulting engineers and developers for impact on utility infrastructure and conformance with applicable regulations and standards
Supervises and mentors engineering staff: provides instruction, training and guidance; plans, coordinates, assigns and reviews work activities to established standards
Reviews project work site activities and inspection reports to ensure compliance with standards and quality requirements; meets with inspectors and contractors to discuss and resolve discrepancies
Reviews and processes contractor payment requests and release of performance bond funds within scope of authority
Writes technical specifications and engineering reports
Researches plans and records; files records, plans and reports
Participates in meetings and training events
Performs other related duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil or sanitary/environmental engineering
Minimum of five (5) years experience in utility engineering design and project, preferably with some experience in planning and assigning work activities for other engineering staff; previous experience with managing or designing wastewater treatment plant projects is desired, but not required
Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities
Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Wisconsin
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Knowledge of the civil engineering principles and practices as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public utility services and water/wastewater infrastructure
Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management and the evaluation of construction contract compliance
Knowledge of methods, material, and equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair projects
Knowledge of current construction costs for the preparation of estimates
Knowledge of environmental laws regulating water and wastewater utilities
Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management
Knowledge of applicable safety standards and regulations
Knowledge of and skill in using specialized engineering software applications including computer aided designing (CAD) and geographic information systems (GIS)
Skill in the interpretation and application of engineering standards and procedures, applicable rules and regulations and utility or City policies and procedures
Skill in the review and evaluation of designs, details, estimates, plans, specifications and other technical engineering data and construction documentation, and in developing solutions based on findings
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to design public utility infrastructure projects and water/wastewater treatment plant systems
Ability to read, interpret and understand technical material and engineering documents
Ability to conduct research, and write and present reports in a clear and concise manner
Ability to supervise the work of technical personnel in design and construction projects
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, other City departments, contractors, developers and the general public
Ability to use computer, laptop, tablet and other standard office equipment, technology and software
Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress
Task involves walking over rough or uneven surfaces, and standing for an extended period of time
Tasks may require bending, stooping, crouching or kneeling
Tasks involve lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling items of light to moderate weight (up to 50 pounds), with infrequent lifting of items over 50 pounds
Tasks require eye-hand coordination in the operation of equipment, instrumentation and tools associated with job duties
Tasks may require sitting for an extended period of time
Tasks may involve ascending and descending stairs or ladders
Tasks may involve entering confined spaces
Tasks are performed in an office or the outdoors, at the water or wastewater treatment plant, or at a construction site, some of which may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as inclement weather, temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, wetness, machinery, traffic hazards, and/or dust
Tasks require color, sound, odor, depth, and visual perception and discrimination
Tasks require oral communication ability
May be required to work overtime during construction projects, emergencies or other events
Benefits
Employer pension contribution (Wisconsin Retirement System)
Paid vacation/sick/holiday leave
Health/dental/vision/life insurance
Paid compensatory time and overtime for emergency work outside of regular 8-hour work day
Tuition reimbursement
Health and Wellness Clinic
Health Savings Account
Critical Illness, Accident & Universal Life/Long-Term Care Insurances
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company
NEOGOV
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