Senior Engineer - Duluth, United States - City of Duluth, MN

Description

Salary : $86, $110,179.00 Annually

Location : Duluth, MN

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: L24034

Department: Public Works & Utilities

Division: Engineering

Opening Date: 05/08/2024

Closing Date: 6/2/2024 11:59 PM Central

Probation Period: 12 months

Eligible List Duration: 3 months

Job Posting Information

As a supervising member of our Engineering Department, this position will work closely with City Managers, regulating authorities, consultants, contractors, and residents to maintain existing utility infrastructure and develop new water, storm, sanitary, or natural gas utility projects that benefit our community. This Engineer position will likely be working on water distribution projects, including the lead service line replacement initiative, utility reviews for new developments, sanitary sewer collection projects, water treatment design, and natural gas distribution regulatory compliance. A background of planning, designing, and coordinating similar types of utility project construction is highly beneficial, along with excellent communication abilities, self-motivation, and team leadership skills.

In addition to technical proficiency, we value candidates who demonstrate strong teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and initiative. This role requires good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers, contractors, and the public is also important. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and sustainability of our city's infrastructure while working on diverse and impactful projects that benefit our community

Please note: We are establishing an eligibility list for this position. At this time we anticipate filling one position at either the Project Engineer or Senior Engineer level. If you want to be considered for either level, please apply to both postings.

SUMMARY/PURPOSE
To perform and to supervise others who perform engineering work in the design, construction, and maintenance for a wide range of engineering projects including but not limited to, transportation road design, geotechnical engineering, building and other structures, and utility modeling & design.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

1. Complete design and preparation of engineering plans, specification, and reports.
2. Provide engineering analysis in support of project development and delivery.
3. Select qualified consultants for projects and prepare consultant contracts.
4. Prepare project cost estimates.
5. Provide plan review, construction inspection and observation for projects for the purpose of determining conformance with plans, specifications, and timely completion.
6. Provide technical engineering support to various departments, management staff and other utilities and agencies, to optimize various system processes and assist with project development activities.
7. Investigate, prepare, and present technical reports, petitions, council resolutions on projects, and presentations both within the City and at public meetings.
8. Lead development of standards related to project development, project management, and other engineering functions.
9. Lead capital improvement projects and prepares necessary reports, presentations, and communicates results.
10. Contract administration for construction improvement projects.
11. Plan, attend and speak at public hearings and meetings.
12. Determine priorities, assign work, and coordinate schedules of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
13. Assists in the hiring, transfer, suspension, or discharge of assigned personnel.
14. Establish work standards and conduct employee evaluations.
15. Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with proper methods, guidelines, standards, and procedures.
16. Train personnel in correct and safe methods and procedures necessary to accomplish their assigned work.
17. Recommend adjustments or other actions in employee grievances.
18. Delegate authority and responsibility to others as needed.
19. Attend training sessions as required.
20. Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements
A. Bachelor's Degree with a major in an engineering field from an accredited college or university followed by four (4) years of full-time equivalent work experience in the field of engineering as an Engineer-In-Training working under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer.
B. Eight (8) years of full-time work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer with at least two (2) years supervising complex engineering projects.

License Requirements
A. Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or the ability to become licensed in the state of Minnesota within six (6) months from the date of appointment.
B. Possession of a valid Minnesota Driver's License or equivalent.

Selection Process Information

Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.

Non-Discrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Alternative Exam Process (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at , as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through

Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.

Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education/Experience Review, the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.) The notice of appeal shall be in writing, shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested, and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically, the notice should be sent by email to .

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, seasonal, temporary, or part-time non-union selections

OPEN SELECTIONS
If claiming veteran's preference, please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of all documents required for the option that applies to you:

Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge.

Disabled Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran
1.) Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
3.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if the veteran is unable to qualify for the specific position being applied for as a result of the service-connected disability.)

Spouse of Deceased Veteran
1.) Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2.) Death Certificate or other proof of death;
3.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge. If Disabled Veteran, also include
4.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if applicant has not remarried and the veteran died during active duty or as a result of an injury received from active duty.)

Preference points will be added to Veteran, Spouse of Disabled or Deceased Veteran, or Disabled Veteran's score only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.

PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS
If claiming veteran's preference, please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of the documents listed below:

Disabled Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 50% or greater, dated within 12 months.

Preference points will be awarded to Disabled Veteran's score one time, on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment, and only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.

Please refer to for additional information about Veteran's Preference.

Eligible City of Duluth employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree with a major in an engineering field from an accredited college or university followed by four (4) years of full-time equivalent work experience in the field of engineering as an Engineer-In-Training working under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have eight (8) years of full-time work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer with at least two (2) years supervising complex engineering projects? Please explain.

03

Are you licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or the ability to become licensed in the state of Minnesota within six (6) months from the date of appointment?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

05

Describe your experience with preparing plans, specifications, estimates, and preliminary reports for projects, and if you have experience with Federal Highway or MNDOT State Aid funded projects.

06

Describe your experience with preparing documentation for annual State Aid Maintenance, Finance, and Needs Reporting, preparing financial reports for Municipal State Aid and Federal Aid projects, and your experience using One Office software.

07

Describe examples of your experiences designing and constructing water, wastewater, stormwater, or natural gas distribution utility systems.

08

Have you previously held a leadership role in a project design team for complex engineering project? If so, please describe your contributions as a leader which helped to make the project successful, and how did you resolved conflicts among team members or stakeholders?

09

Can you describe a time when you took a leadership role in improving workplace culture within a team or organization? What specific steps did you take, and what were the outcomes?

10

Describe your knowledge of Part 192 of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 and any experiences you may have applying these regulations to a project?

11

Describe your experience with administering consultant engineering contracts for both design and construction phases.

Required Question