Civil Engineering/Construction Management

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City's residents. The Civil Engineer III leads the preparation of design plans, cost estimates, bid items, and unit pricing for green infrastructure and sewer pump related projects, and the review of stormwater management plans submitted for approval for development projects within the City of Milwaukee.
Project Design, Review, and Documentation

Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents for green infrastructure projects.
Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents for sewer bypass pump projects and sewer lift station projects.
Review construction plans to ensure compliance with local standards, state regulations, and environmental requirements, including preparing applications for approval.
Coordinate with other disciplines, including water, roadways, street lighting, and private utilities.
Assign, review, and support the review by Civil Engineer IIs of Stormwater Management Plans for development projects.
Assign, review, and support the work of the Engineering Technicians I, II, IV, and Vs performing field assessments, related record keeping and analysis.
Coordinate construction activities by maintaining project records, tracking contractor progress, and reviewing inspection reports.
Regulatory Reporting, Coordination, and Legal Review
Prepare and review engineering reports for regulatory agencies, including the WDNR and MMSD.
Prepare and review engineering reports including inflow and infiltration studies and water quality studies.
Coordinate the maintenance of sewer bypass pumps and lift stations, including SCADA communication monitoring, preparation of sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) reports, and flow monitoring data.
Review plats, certified surveys, proposed developments, and building permit applications for compliance with stormwater management rules and regulations.
Prepare other legal documents such as easements, quitclaim deeds, and drainage agreements.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

• Two years of full-time, professional civil engineering experience performing duties related to the essential functions of the position.
• Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements but did not graduate from an ABET-accredited school must provide proof of degree equivalency at the time of the departmental interview.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Knowledge of stormwater management plan review requirements for development projects, including applicable submittals, design criteria, and compliance standards.
Knowledge of green infrastructure principles, design practices, construction methods, and maintenance considerations.
Knowledge of sanitary sewer and wastewater system design, including gravity sewers, force mains, pump stations, and related appurtenances.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and reporting procedures for agencies such as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD).
Knowledge of engineering design and drafting software, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Civil 3D.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, Access, and Teams.
Knowledge of stormwater modeling software such as HydroCAD or WinSLAMM.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications.
Skill in performing engineering analysis and design for sewer and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Skill in engineering analysis, design, and preparation and review of plans, specifications, estimates, and construction documents.
Skill in reviewing development plans, utility plans, contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs for technical compliance.
Skill in reading and interpreting sewer maps, plans, and system records.
Ability to apply engineering principles, codes, standards, and regulations to infrastructure planning, analysis, and design.
Ability to work cooperatively, effectively and fairly with the public, contractors, officials, co-workers, and management whose backgrounds may differ from one's own.
Effective listening and negotiating skills for working with contractors, officials and the public.
Ability to collaborate for successful project completion in the best interest of the City.
Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex engineering and operational issues.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments, projects, and deadlines independently and effectively.
Ability to provide lead direction, organize assignments, and support staff performance through guidance, coaching, and review.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain compliance with safety requirements, policies, rules, and regulations.
Ability to identify potential risks early in the design or construction phase.
Evaluate solutions based on feasibility, cost, safety, and environmental impact.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, honesty, integrity and to serve as an effective steward of City resources.
The current starting salary range (Pay Range 2MN) is $94,758-$115,501 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $98,548-$120,121 annually.

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• a written or performance test; a structured interview; The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

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