Salary : $93,625.86 - $125,825.32 Annually
Location : Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type: Full-time Classified
Job Number: 26-03327
Department: Metropolitan Sewer District
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
The Metropolitan Sewer District's Compliance Services Division is looking for an engineer to serve as the technical lead supporting day-to-day Consent Decree and Discharge Assessment activities.
Key responsibilities would include: Supporting preparation, review, and quality assurance of Consent Decree reports, deliverables, and regulatory responses. Providing engineering review of sanitary sewer overflows, sewage surfacing events, bypasses, and other unauthorized discharges. Evaluating recurring overflow locations, system conditions, contributing causes, and potential corrective actions. Maintaining historical documentation demonstrating progress toward overflow elimination and WWIP compliance. Coordinating with engineering, Wastewater Collection, operations, modeling, and project teams to track corrective actions and long-term solutions. Reviewing Discharge Response Reports (DRR) and supporting timely and accurate NPDES and Sewer Overflow Response Plan (SORP) reporting. Identifying trends and recurring problem areas through analysis of discharge and overflow data. Supporting regulator inquiries, information requests, field investigations, and technical meetings. Providing technical continuity when the Supervising Engineer is focused on regulatory strategy, program management, leadership coordination, and higher-risk compliance matters.
General Statement of Duties from Classification: To perform professional engineering work involving the design, investigation and construction of engineering projects including streets, bridges, mechanical systems, utility plants, buildings and other projects, varying with assigned area of responsibility; and to provide complex professional assistance to an assigned Engineering Supervisor or other management personnel.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which may be performed.)
Knowledge of:Engineering and technology, especially as related to assigned area of responsibility--structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, geotechnical, etc; reinforced concrete design. Design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. As appropriate, geology, including local geology, investigative practices, and stabilization methods. Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations and standards, and industry safety standards Principles of management and supervision City personnel policies and procedures and union contracts. Principles and practices of obtaining and administering funding for assigned projects. Materials, tools, and equipment used in engineering. Administrative policies and procedures of the City and the assigned department. Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Skill to:
Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D tools, and analytic or scientific software. Operate motor vehicle in the course of duty.
Ability to:
Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with currently accepted engineering practices and appropriate laws and codes. Interpret engineering plans and perform calculations. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Review and prepare reports, construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications for assigned projects. Review plans for roadways, utilities, earthworks, and residential and industrial developments. Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Ensure the use of appropriate safety and quality standards. Interpret field data and results from laboratory tests and identify trends or make recommendations. Develop and maintain databases and maps. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Write technical reports or summaries. Manage project budgets and schedules. Plan and manage the activities of subordinate workers. Manage construction projects and contractors.
Examples of Work Performed
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)
Prepare engineering drawings, project plans, construction plans, and specifications. Provides project management, consultant, or contract management oversight for individual projects or programs Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted engineering practices. Review plans and calculations done by other engineers. Review plans for constructability. Troubleshoot infrastructure or system problems in the field or in facilities Perform field inspections Perform modeling or complete mathematical calculations. Participate in all phases of consultant selection. Manage projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, quality standards and regulations. Sign and stamp engineering design or construction documents (not requiring P.E. license) Sign and stamp engineering design or construction documents (requiring P.E. license) Perform utility coordination and construction engineering and management. Identify and apply for outside funding. Approve capital project expenditures, change order review and negotiations Assist with developing and maintaining the project financial spreadsheet to keep track of the various funding sources and expenditures. Directly responsible for the administration of assigned capital projects, including legislation, funding, and management. Assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for professional and technical engineering operations. Coordinate with product vendors to develop material and product specifications. Coordinate with other local jurisdictions and developers or private engineers. Negotiate Construction Change Orders. Approve pay estimates for the construction management section. Oversight in ensuring timely responses regarding preliminary plans and project reviews. Perform public engagement activities. Assists in the acquisition of property rights and environmental approvals for construction projects as necessary. Develop database applications and engineering applications on computers for work groups Manage the input of information in database systems. Write reports and summaries and present findings. Review claims and resolve disputes. Review and monitor the Customer Service Request system. Directly investigate and respond to Customer Service Requests (CSRs). Responsible for compliance with the records retention policy Review and approval of private development as it impacts the public right of way. Review and approve new equipment or technology Train subordinate technical personnel in performance of job duties Review and sign division timesheets, F25's, OT approval and other admin forms.
Probationary Period
Twelve months
Supervision Exercised
Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel.
Exercises technical and functional supervision over professional and technical staff.
Required Education and Experience
SENIOR ENGINEER (Salary Range: $93,625.86 - $125,825.32 Annually)
Each applicant must be a registered professional engineer in the State of Ohio, or in a state with equivalent registration requirements. If not registered in Ohio when appointed, Ohio registration must be obtained during the probationary period.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of registration with the State of Ohio as a Professional Engineer.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATIONMilitary education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
ENGINEER (Salary Range: $73,185.21 - $98,354.81 Annually)
Each applicant must be enrolled as a Senior in a Bachelor's Degree program in engineering at an accredited college or university, or possess a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
OR
Possess an Engineer-in-Training Certificate from any state.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required at the time of hire.
Possession, or ability to get, a valid Driver's License.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
HR CONTACT: MAXWELL.NOEL@CINCINNATI-OH.GOV
Working and Physical Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work in or with water; work below ground, on slippery or uneven surfaces, on ladders or scaffolds; work around heavy equipment/construction equipment, moving vehicles; exposure to dust, asbestos, exhaust fumes; possibility of working with toxic chemicals, depending on assignment.
Physical Conditions: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity required; light and moderate lifting and carrying; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.
