Civil Engineer II - St Paul, United States - City of Saint Paul, MN

Description

Salary : $76, $100,588.80 Annually

Location : Saint Paul, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 24-UNSP-00315

Department: Saint Paul Regional Water Services

Opening Date: 02/16/2024

Closing Date: 6/4/2024 11:59 PM Central

About the Position

Are you looking to start your career in an engaging civil engineering environment?
We are hiring a Civil Engineer II to join our project engineering team at St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS)Candidates now hired will be involved in multiple exciting capital improvement projects upgrading infrastructure critical to the supply, treatment, and distribution of drinking water. Major initiatives include implementation of a 10-year lead service line replacement program and a $12M annual water main replacement and rehabilitation program. Other projects include pump station electrical improvements, supply conduit rehabilitation, elevated tank rehabilitation and water treatment process improvements. SPRWS is seeking up to two entry level civil engineers to join our team of professional engineers in advancing these important initiatives. SPRWSis seeking qualified individuals to play important roles in moving these initiatives forward.
Here's what you can expect to do in this role:
Perform intermediate-level engineering in the planning, design, inspection, construction and coordination of Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) capital improvement projects. Prepare contracts, specifications, cost estimates, and reports. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

The City of Saint Paul offers an package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.

Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the .

The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Position Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and two years of entry-level engineering experience to include the investigation, design, inspection, operation, construction, or maintenance of water or wastewater engineering projects. Or, a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering. No substitution for education.

AND

Must have an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or be licensed as a Professional Engineer.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
**Please note: The bachelor's degree area can be a closely-related engineering degree (environmental, water resource, municipal, and etc.).**
How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   1. A resume

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Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Condition of Employment: This position requires a driver's license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedman at City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax:
E-mail: To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute , you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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01

The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

02

Do you possess a Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or closely-related degree area)
• Master's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering
• None of the above

04

Which option best describes your current engineering certifications.

• Engineer in Training Certification
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• None of the above

05

Which BEST describes your engineering work experience?

• Less than two years of experience
• Two or more years of experience, but less than four
• Four or more years of experience
• None of the above

06

Please select from the following options. Which engineering tasks do you have experience performing? Choose all that apply.

• Reviewing civil site and utility plans
• Writing construction specifications
• Construction project management
• Producing written and supporting visual material and/or reports
• Preparing cost estimates
• Creating and delivering presentations
• None of the above

07

Based on your selections above, please describe your role and responsibility with these tasks. Please be sure to include how many years experience you have working with each task.

08

Select which of the following software applications options you have experience using. Choose all that apply.

• AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• MS Teams or collaboration software equivalent
• MS Excel, Word, Outlook, or equivalent
• Asset Management Software
• Hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software
• Other software applications

09

Based on your selections above, please explain your working experience using each software and provide your level of proficiency with each software.

10

Please describe a team engineering project you have worked on. What was the project, your role in the project, and what was the outcome?

11

RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

12

RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).

Required Question