Civil Engineer III

The City of Saint Paul Public Works Department - Sewer Division is hiring an individual to perform full-performance professional engineering in the design, operation and construction of streets, sewers, and other public works projects.

• Support street and sewer capital improvement projects by performing hydrologic and hydraulic computations, self-generating XPSWMM models, and directing the scope of consultants in generating XPSWMM models
• Operate XPSWMM models in the investigation of drainage complaints
• Responsible for reviewing, updating, and maintaining the city’s sanitary sewer models
• Analysis of storm sewer system charge adjustments
• Review MCES community discharge requests, and review of site plans
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description

This position is located at 27 4th St W, Saint Paul (City Hall Annex) working the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm with hybrid eligible after onboarding period and in conformance with City/Department policies.

We offer competitive wages, and a variety of benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Must possess and maintain Licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Professional Civil Engineer, and four years of Civil Engineering experience, at least two years of which must be as a Civil Engineer II or equivalent.

Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer is required by date of appointment. Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer within the State of Minnesota is required within six months of appointment.

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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.

Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.

Danni Smith at  Email: danni.smith

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, 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 LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.