Senior Engineer Utility Systems Planning (Engineering)

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**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

• Distinguishing Features of Work\
• The Public Works and Utilities Department is seeking a proactive,
  
  

strategic-minded Utility Systems Planning Engineer to lead the way in

shaping the future of our city\'s essential water and sewer

infrastructure. This position goes beyond routine engineering, as it

focuses on long-term planning, project coordination, and managing

large-scale capital improvement projects that directly impact public

health and community growth.**\

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As a Utility Systems Planning Engineer, you will drive innovation by

managing complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with

stringent regulatory standards, and collaborating with a diverse range

of stakeholders. With significant autonomy and opportunities for

leadership, this role is ideal for professionals ready to apply their

expertise to projects that enhance the sustainability and resilience of

our utility systems. If youre passionate about making a tangible

difference in community infrastructure and public service, we encourage

you to apply.

• \*\*Posting may close at any time\*\***
  
  

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**Examples of Work Performed**

• Supervises and manages the work of engineers and technicians within
  
  

the Utility System Planning group, as part of the Engineering

Division.

• Plans, directs, and schedules Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
  
  

budgets for water and sewer infrastructure, treatment plants and

related improvements.

• Directs, coordinates and reviews professional consulting firms\'
  
  

work in the preparation of feasibility studies, plans,

specifications and cost estimates.

• Performs and oversees difficult design, inspection work and special
  
  

studies.

• Assists in preparing specifications, estimates, and contract terms;
  
  

reports on contract performance.

• Writes Proposals for Utility Projects and facilitates Staff
  
  

Screening and Selection meetings and interviews

• Confers with citizens, developers, consulting engineers,
  
  

contractors, public service organizations and appraisers to achieve

work objectives.

• Prepares and presents studies, plans, cost estimates and
  
  

recommendations.

• Prepares and delivers presentations to citizen groups, boards, and
  
  

commissions.

• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a
  
  

vehicle.

• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related
  
  

duties may be assigned as needed.

**Requirements of Work**

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of utility
  
  

engineering, with a focus on water and sewer vertical asset design,

construction, and maintenance.

• In-depth understanding of federal and state regulations and recent
  
  

developments in the field of utility engineering.

• Ability to perform technical research work and provide advice on
  
  

complex problems.

• Proficiency in developing and utilizing spreadsheets involving
  
  

complex mathematical and statistical operations, as well as software

such as AutoCAD, GIS, and modeling software.

• Strong ability to plan, coordinate, control, monitor, and schedule
  
  

projects effectively.

• Skill in organizing and evaluating engineering data and presenting
  
  

findings and recommendations clearly to various stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and
  
  

maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, employees

from other departments, and representatives from external agencies.

Offers of employment are upon passing a pre-employment physical, which

includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results

of a criminal record check.\

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