What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer position at City of Janesville, WI?
Salary : $86,654.00 - $97,800.00 Annually
Location : Janesville, WI
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2025.25.055.01
Department : Public Works
Division : Engineering
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
FLSA : Exempt
Benefits Earning Potential : $101,681.00
Objective & Relationships
Join the City of Janesville team as a
Senior Engineer!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on a community's improvement projects?
Are you a visionary problem-solver with a passion for building the future?
Do you thrive on tackling complex challenges and turning ideas into reality?
If so, explore the exciting opportunity of becoming a Senior Engineer with the City of Janesville (CoJ)! Here's why you'll want to be in this role :
- Meaningful Impact : Your work will directly impact the quality of life for residents by creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable infrastructure.
- Diverse Projects : No two days are ever the same - you will work on design and construction of public infrastructure including roadways, sanitary sewer, water main, stormwater systems, public parks, and more.
- Collaborative Team : You will belong to a passionate, experienced group of professionals who value innovation and teamwork.
- Professional Growth : You will have access to training and certifications throughout your career.
- Community Focus : You will be part of a city that values its engineers and recognizes their role in supporting the City's strategic goals.
In this pivotal role within the Department of Public Works - Engineering team, you will be responsible for :
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Minimum Position Requirements / Qualifications
What qualifications are necessary for the role?
To be successful and well prepared for this position, the minimum education and experience required includes :
Unsure you meet the qualifications?
A combination of equivalent experience, education, or professional training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position as determined by the Human Resources Office may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.
Supplemental Information
What is the typical schedule?
Typically, you will work Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. However, at times, this position is expected to work additional hours to ensure projects and critical work assignments are completed.
What is the pay?
The starting annual salary for this position is $86,854 - $97,800 ($41.57 - $47.02 per hour) ; this is an exempt position This position is also eligible for annual economic adjustments and performance-based adjustments, as approved by the City Council.
Are there other benefits?
Absolutely! Besides being an exceptional community for living and / or working, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :
Vacation : You will receive a prorated amount of 15 days - based upon the number of full months work to year end. On January 1 of the following year, you will receive the full 15 days.
Health Insurance : Medical, dental, and vision insurance options,
When factoring in the benefits alongside your annual salary, the overall compensation rate could range from $101,681 to $111,532 per year, contingent upon starting salary and the selected benefits and coverage types. Below is a breakdown of the potential total compensation at the starting salary :
Benefit Name
Benefit Description
Potential Annual Cost(s)1
Employer Paid
Employee Cost
Medical Insurance Plan
Two (2) medical benefit plan options, administered by Dean Health Plan
Single (EPO) : 9,054
Single (EPO) : 9,054
Family (EPO) : 23,665
Family (EPO) : 23,665
Dental Insurance Plan
Two (2) dental benefit plan options, administered by Delta Dental
Single : Single :
Family :
Family :
Vision Insurance Plan
Vision benefit plan coverage, administered by Superior Vision
Single : Single :
Family :
Family :
Wisconsin Retirement System
2025 : 6.95% contributed by both the Employer & Employee; total 13.9% each paycheck
6,036
6,036
Totals Benefit Amounts3 :
Single :
14,827
Single : Single :
Family :
24,678
Family : Family :
Plus Annual Base Starting Salary2
86,854
Potential Total Compensation
Single : Single :
Family :
111,532
Furthermore, the City of Janesville strives to ease the transition between employers by minimizing the stress associated with gaps in insurance coverage. For new hires before the 15th of the month, medical, dental, and vision insurance become effective on the date of hire. For those hired on or after the 15th of the month, these benefits kick in on the 1st of the following month.
Ready to join CoJ's team?
Please apply at () by Sunday, March 9, 2025 .
The City of Janesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $86,654 - $97,800
