Engineer I (Vacancy) (Extended)

About the Department

The City of Columbus, Columbus Water and Power, Division of Water, is accepting applications for a vacant full-time Engineer I position. This position will be responsible for project management duties associated with capital improvement projects, and reviewing proposed plans and specifications affecting the water distribution system to ensure compliance with the Division of Water practices and standards. This position will act as engineer-in-charge of small construction and/or maintenance projects; reviews plans and designs prepared by staff and consulting engineers for conformance to plans, contract specifications, regulations, and codes, and sound engineering principles. In this role, you will represent the division at meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, regional planning and technical committees, commissioners, citizen groups, engineering groups, and other City departments; prepare preliminary, final plans and specifications for minor projects; review and perform studies or additional research to evaluate engineering solutions. This position will also serve as liaison to and communicate information with affected groups such as City departments, inspectors, contractors, developers, design consultants, utility companies, or other participants pertaining to specific engineering projects; and stay abreast of current engineering principles.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer and a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Salary range: $37.02-$55.52 per hour.

If you are interested, please apply to the Civil Service Commission by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh. 

You may also apply by email: DPURecruitment@columbus.gov or fax: 614-645-0050.

Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected.

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing entry-level professional engineering work; performs related duties as required.

Position Duties

Acts as engineer-in-charge of small construction and/or maintenance projects;

Assigns and evaluates work of professional and technical staff;

Checks work accomplished by subordinates for quality and quantity by using pre-established standards and policies;

Prepares preliminary and final plans and specifications for minor projects; reviews and performs studies or additional research to evaluate engineering solutions;

Reviews and investigates requests and complaints received from the public; recommends corrective measures;

Inspects engineering projects for conformance to plans and specifications;

Serves as liaison to and communicates information with affected groups such as City departments, inspectors, contractors, developers, design consultants, utility companies, or other participants pertaining to specific engineering projects;

Assists in the planning and preparation of proposals and specifications for major engineering projects;

Stays abreast of current engineering principles;

Operates a computer and mapping software to draw and review maps and plans;

May do on-site investigations prior to a project;

May represent the division at meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, regional planning and technical committees, commissioners, citizen groups, engineering groups, and other City departments;

May direct or personally engage in field surveys; makes plan-in-hand inspections of ongoing projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer.

Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions and will be incorporated in the job postings, as appropriate.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

Recruitment #: 25-1046-V5

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Madelyn Pine

Department of Public Utilities

Division of Water

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-6621

E: mapine@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer