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Senior Engineer I (Department of Public Works and Department of Water)

City of Dayton
Dayton, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2026
Responsibilities

Designs, writes, reviews plans and specifications and prepares cost estimates for engineering projects involving capital improvements, including roadway infrastructure and water resources utilities. Through close review, Senior Engineer I's ensure plans and cost estimates of consulting engineers, architects and private contractors conform to specifications and regulations, are economically favorable and are compatible with present and future City projects. Ensures construction projects in progress conform to plans specifications and regulations through periodic monitoring; resolves problems with existing systems found through inspection, researching records and communicating with persons involved. Reviews plans, specifications and cost estimates for all plats, proposed utility construction, private construction or demolition projects and all permit work for adherence to all regulations and construction standards.

Public Works

Some additional responsibilities include traffic signal design, timing and system designs, has knowledge in the operation of computerized traffic signal systems; is capable for performing geometric highway design and traffic planning and development.

Water

Some additional responsibilities include but are not limited to analyzing and recommending solutions or alternatives to problems concerning water distribution and fine flow requirements, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, street location, etc., through the use of studies, personal investigation and research.

Minimum Qualifications

Water Engineering positions:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering AND 6 years of experience in designing and/or constructing capital improvement projects.

Civil Engineering Positions

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering AND 6 years of experience in traffic signal design, timing and systems design, computerized signal systems, geometric design and/or traffic planning and development.

A Master’s Degree in an Engineering related field or in Public Administration may be substituted for one year of experience.

Up to 1 year of experience may be granted for employment with the City of Dayton as a Municipal Inspector. A Master's Degree in an Engineering related field or in Public Administration may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

Certifications

Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Ohio or be able to obtain registration through a reciprocity agreement at time of appointment.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check

A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

M/F/H

Benefits

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