Job Details
Job Location
Wentzville - Wentzville, MO
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree/Bachelors
Salary Range
$83,792.00 - $92,851.00 Salary/year
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Engineering
Description
The City of Wentzville is seeking candidates interested in joining our Public Works team. Wentzville is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Come grow with us!
The Senior Civil Engineer oversees all new development projects within the city and ensures that all public improvements are constructed in compliance with applicable city standards. The Senior Civil Engineer will also address Public Works-related engineering and infrastructure-related concerns from residents and businesses within the city and oversee all traffic operations studies performed internally, including stop sign warrant analyses, speed studies, traffic impact studies, and traffic signal coordination timing analyses. This position exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative when managing projects. Prior experience in drinking water and/or wastewater system modeling, design, construction, or operation is preferred.
The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.
This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications - Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
• Additional experience in the field may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of four years of experience in Civil Engineering, Public Works, Construction, or a similar work environment is required.
• Additional job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Professional Engineer License within 12 months of employment is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Thorough understanding of public infrastructure for both construction and maintenance of streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewer, and water distribution.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, water quality, wastewater treatment, and water resources.
• Proficiency in the use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations), AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS software and basic knowledge of office equipment and machines.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects, programs, and processes.
• Credible professional with the ability to influence decisions or outcomes outside of own department.
• Ability to conduct complex analysis, interpret and apply data to assist the organization, and recommend solutions to issues.
• Ability to assist in the resolution of complex problems, taking multiple variables into consideration.
• Ability to work both independently with limited oversight and collaboratively in a team environment.
• An adaptable, agile learner with the ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage and monitor division operations and services and implement procedural changes as needed to improve workflow and productivity.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing and in person.
• Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Proficiency in the use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. This job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.