Senior Utilities Engineer

Salary : $89,606.40 - $109,761.60 Annually

Location : Gahanna, OH

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 20250211

Department : Engineering

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 10

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, shall perform professional engineering services with a predominate focus on utility engineering; is responsible for leading and / or participating in the planning, budgeting, contract management, public relations, design, and construction administration of assigned utility capital Improvement projects, capital maintenance projects, asset management, private development and right of way permit reviews, in addition to providing technical support to other city departments.

Starting Salary Range : The starting salary is between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($89,606.40 - $109,761.60). Candidates will start at the minimum of the range unless their skills, experience, education, or other factors exceed the qualifications for the position.

Essential Job Functions

• May Serve as City Engineer in his or her absence.
• Leads the city's efforts to comply with MS4 and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Phase II requirements.
• Prepares and / or assists with the preparation of contracts, specifications, and legal notices for receiving bids and awarding contracts; prepares and evaluates RFQ process for consultant selection; administers consultant contracts; coordinates the schedule and progress of consultant's work including preliminary approval of invoices.
• May serve as project manager for assigned capital improvement projects; manages and / or oversees design, public involvement, environmental, right of way, utility coordination, bidding, construction, inspection, and close out phases of utility (sanitary, storm, and domestic potable water) and site civil projects.
• Provides significant assistance to the engineering team within the plan review & approval processes of private commercial and residential development projects; reviews plats, easements, stormwater drainage calculations, Stormwater pollution prevention plans, site grading plans, water and waste water capacities, metering and backflow requirements and other associated studies, calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Performs utility engineering duties including the ongoing evaluation of the collection and distribution systems and develops short- and long-range plans for system sustainability, resiliency, expansion and improvements.
• Monitors and coordinates work of consultants involving utility infrastructure by reviewing plans and reports for compliance with city code, standards, policies, schedules, and budgets.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to members of the Engineering Department, other City Departments, consultants, and other interested parties.
• Investigates resident requests (e.g., performs technical research; drafts written responses and provides telephone responses concerning utility infrastructure, sewer and water, drainage, and other engineering-related issues)
• Prepares and presents complex, routine and non-routine reports
• Assists with budget preparation
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or related field.

Experience

Four or more years of professional engineering experience.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Professional Engineering (PE) registration with the State of Ohio.

Current and valid Ohio Driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna.

Important Job Functions

Working Conditions :

The City of Gahanna offers comprehensive benefit packages including health insurance, prescription drug insurance, employer-paid dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account contributions, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, retirement benefits, deferred compensation programs, and an Employee Assistance Program. The City also offers vacation, personal time, sick leave, paid holidays, flex time, and public service credit (when applicable). In addition, the City also offers college tuition reimbursement, employer-paid professional development, and an annual service credit.

This position requires employees to be at least 18 years old at the start of employment. Will you meet this requirement?

Do you have a State of Ohio Professional Engineering License?

Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field?

Please indicate the years of experience you have related to this position :

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Salary : $89,606 - $109,762