Civil Engineer

City of Janesville is seeking a  

Civil 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 Civil 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: 

• Preparing and reviewing plans, surveys, and bid documents related to sewer and water projects, storm sewer, streets, traffic control, signs, pavement markings, and special public works projects.
• Coordinating, preparing, and reviewing the development of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for public improvement projects.
• Overseeing various construction projects.. This will include scheduling projects, coordinating daily activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, and inspecting work in progress.
• Conducting feasibility and cost studies, then recommending alternative approaches when necessary.
• Consulting with members of other departments regarding departmental or City-wide requirements and solutions.

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What qualifications are necessary for the role?

To be successful and well prepared for this position, the minimum education and experience required includes:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biological systems engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of six (6) months of professional engineering experience.
• A valid, state-issued driver’s license at time of hire is required

Unsure you meet the qualifications?

Please keep these important points in mind:

• Relevant engineering internships will be taken into consideration. 
• If you’re graduating with a relevant bachelor’s degree in Spring 2025, you may still qualify.
• A combination of equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the Human Resources Office may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.

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 $66,153 ($31.80 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:

• Paid Time Off: Generous amount of paid time off, right away! 
  1. 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. 
  2. Floating Holidays: You will receive a prorated amount of 3 days – based upon the number of full months worked to year end. On January 1 of the following year, you will receive the full 3 days.
  3. Exempt Days: As an exempt employee, you have the potential to earn up to 3 extra days off per year, subject to City Manager approval.
  4. Holidays: CoJ is closed for eight (8) holidays each year.
  5. Sick: You will earn 8 hours of sick time each full month worked.
• Insurance: CoJ offers several insurance options, to fit your own personal needs!
  1. Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, 
  2. Life Insurance: CoJ pays the basic premium for your life insurance; there are additional options you can enroll is as well. 
  3. Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage options. 
  4. Retirement: Notably, the City of Janesville is part of the Wisconsin Retirement System, recognized as one of the nation's best-funded and best-managed public pension systems, ranking as the 8th largest in the United States. For 2025, both the employer and employee contribute 6.95%, totaling 13.9% of earnings contributed each paycheck.

When factoring in the benefits alongside your annual salary, the overall compensation rate could range from $79,748 to $94,486 per year, contingent upon the selected benefits and coverage types.  

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 15^th 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 CoJ’s Jobs Website (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/janesvillewi) by Sunday, February 16, 2025.

The City of Janesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $79,748 - $94,486