Civil engineer i/ii

The City of St. Cloud is seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to fill the role of Civil Engineer I/II, Registered. The Engineer I/II, Registered position is responsible for engineering work related to the investigation, location, and construction of municipal infrastructure projects. Work involves the application of engineering skills and knowledge to a variety of municipal engineering projects from conception through completion, including preparation of preliminary engineering reports and cost estimates, preparation of detailed plans and specifications, securing bids, construction supervision and preparation of assessment rolls. Work is reviewed upon completion through conferences and review of materials prepared.

This position will function as a project manager with the following duties: supervision of project team, third party professional vendors and other needed services to accomplish the planning, design, and implementation of public improvement projects within limited time frames and in a cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares engineering feasibility reports and cost estimates;
• Prepares preliminary and final plans for a variety of street, sewer, watermain, drainage projects or other public infrastructure related projects;
• Conduct site evaluations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications and local, state and federal regulations;
• Assists with the preparation of funding and grant application requests;
• Collaborates with various departments to execute projects on time and within budget;
• Supervises technicians, surveyors, inspectors and part-timers in the performance of project related activities;
• Supervises the gathering and verification of data used in computing contract payments;
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits:

The City is proud to offer a competitive healthcare package, which includes 100% employer paid premiums for single insurance and 90% employer paid premiums for family insurance. Additional health and dental benefit information is available upon request. The average annual value of family health insurance premiums is approximately $33,253. A variety of voluntary benefits are also available, including disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. See benefit overview for more information on City benefits.

Retirement:

An excellent retirement pension plan is provided by the city through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA).

Paid Leave:

Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Day and Holiday Pay can be found in the applicable labor union contract.

How to Apply:

Send a fully completed application, resume, cover letter and a written response in no more than 200 words on why you are interested in this position to, Human Resources Email. To learn more about the City of St. Cloud community, visit the Community Profile.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering; three (3) years' experience in the practice of professional civil engineering; preferably involving municipal infrastructure; possession of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the civil branch, as issued by the State of Minnesota.