Senior Professional Engineer

The current position available is with the Surface Water and Sewers Division of Public Works. The position will perform sanitary and stormwater review of development projects. This position may also perform a variety of high-level professional engineering tasks including design, review and preparation of plans and specifications for engineering projects focused on water resources and municipal storm and sanitary sewer systems.

Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

*The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Perform sanitary and stormwater review of development projects to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements as well as consideration of system capacity and operational and maintenance impacts.
• Serve as the department representative on a wide variety of issues concerning capital improvement and development projects involving Federal, State, Local and private entities
• Oversee the delivery of capital projects ensuring the timely delivery of project documents for construction.
• Provide professional engineering expertise and oversee the preparation of detailed plans and specifications for construction projects, including ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements
• Manage all aspects of projects/programs, including scope, schedule, budget, rationale, allocation of resources, design, cost management, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain operational and project budgets.
• Develop and oversee project and program estimates as part of the annual capital budget request process.
• Coordinate work with other city divisions/departments, other agencies, private utilities, and private contractors.
• Manage, direct and supervise Professional Engineers, project managers, engineers in training, and technicians.
• Address project concerns generated by the public, participate in neighborhood meetings and make presentation to City Council.
• May take lead role in public relations effort regarding some activities occurring in the Public Work's Department.
• Perform high level professional engineering and administrative duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office setting with occasional construction site visits including occasional work outdoors in all types of weather conditions

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

MINUMUM EXPERIENCE:

Five years experience performing engineering work, including one year experience as a Registered Professional Engineer

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the [Professional Engineers (Public Works) (CEN)] . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit:

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Knowledge of City Government and departmental principles, policies and practices
• Considerable knowledge of the design techniques and civil engineering principles, practices and their applications.
• Considerable knowledge of the design techniques and stormwater and sewer engineering principles, practices and their applications.
• Knowledge of the Clean Water Act including NPDES requirements addressed by MPCA, MS4, CSO and construction permits
• Knowledge of stormwater BMP techniques, LID, MIDS and 10 States Standards
• Knowledge of Federal, State and City Ordinances and Statutes that apply to the area assigned.
• Knowledge of City Government and departmental principles, policies and practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting, report preparation and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of the bidding process, contract management and contract administration.
• Excellent knowledge of computer software and applications used including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Ability to organize and supervise subordinate staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.