Sanitary Sewer Engineer

Nature of Work
The Sanitary Sewer Engineer is a professional engineering position responsible for engineering work related to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of sewer systems for the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater within the City of Rochester. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the preparation of detailed engineering designs; coordination of private development proposals; and conducting feasibility studies and technical reviews.  

*Plan, design, and serve as project manager for City projects related to the maintenance, rehabilitation, and expansion of the sanitary sewer system.

• Develop project scopes, timelines, and budgets for infrastructure improvements.
• Manage internal and consultant design teams.
• Conduct and lead project meetings, including stakeholder, community notification, and pre-construction meetings.
• Ensure technical feasibility and conformance with applicable municipal, county, state, and federal standards, permits, ordinances, laws and other regulations. 
• Conduct field investigations and condition assessments to identify maintenance and rehabilitation needs.
• Utilize hydraulic modeling and asset management tools to prioritize system upgrades and expansions.
• Prepare design documents, technical reports, and construction plans for sewer improvement projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and city staff to ensure project goals, schedules, and budgets are met.
• Oversee construction activities, including site inspections, quality control, and compliance with specifications.
• Develop and implement best management practices for maintaining and upgrading aging sewer infrastructure.

*Prepare sanitary sewer engineering plans, designs, and specifications in compliance with legal and technical requirements.

• Develop comprehensive design documents that outline material specifications, structural details, and operational considerations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and alternative analyses to ensure cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate with surveyors, drafters, and GIS specialists to produce accurate project drawings and documentation.
• Provide technical support during the bidding and construction phases, including reviewing contractor submittals and responding to requests for information (RFIs).

*Review development proposals and permits to ensure compliance with municipal sewer design standards.

• Analyze site development plans, utility layouts, and proposed sewer connections to confirm adherence to local regulations.
• Coordinate with developers, engineers, and planners to assess potential system impacts and required infrastructure improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to ensure proper sizing, alignment, and construction of sewer connections and extensions.
• Review and approve engineering reports, drainage studies, and environmental impact assessments related to sewer infrastructure.
• Conduct site inspections and collaborate with field staff to verify compliance with approved plans and standards. coordinating private development proposals to
• Coordinate with private parties to ensure proper integration with existing infrastructure and compliance with City standards.

*Support the development and implementation sewer maintenance and growth management programs, including inflow and infiltration reduction initiatives.

• Conduct hydraulic and capacity analyses to optimize sewer infrastructure performance.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with wastewater discharge permits and environmental regulations.
• Assist in securing funding through grants and low-interest loan programs for infrastructure improvements.
• Conducts professional studies and prepares written reports on engineering related projects.
• Represent sewer collections at development and growth meetings.  

*Provide excellent service to all internal and external customers.

• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for information regarding sanitary sewer management and infrastructure issues in accordance with the City's core values and MN Data Practices Act requirements. 
• Prepare presentations and reports to convey technical information to developers, engineers, City and other Agency staff, elected officials, and citizens. 
• Confer with property owners affected by sanitary sewer infrastructure projects to obtain access, easements or other permissions needed for the successful execution of projects and programs.

*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEducation and Experience
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of municipal engineering experience.  

Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D.
Experience with sewer modeling programs.

Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid driver's license
A Professional Engineer's license in the State of Minnesota within six months of hire
SA Collections Systems Operator Certification within five years of hirePHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
 
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform the office work requirements of this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform the field work requirements of this position, the work is best described as Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
 
Continuous demands: Standing, Sitting, Walking, Fine Dexterity
Frequent demands: Lifting, Handling, Reaching, Carrying
Occasional demands: Pushing/Pulling, Kneeling, Crouching, Bending
  
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, smell and touch.
 
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)

Salary : $95,595 - $140,582