Salary : $112,382.40 - $157,539.20 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-01486A
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
About the Position The Sewer Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for creating high-quality work products and leading the delivery of services that ensure public safety, effective sewers systems, and flood management. This position will manage complex sewer system operations and staff performance. Responsibilities will include analyzing redevelopment, collaborating with private and public entities, managing sewer rehabilitation projects from conception to closeout, and planning and managing for future infrastructure and staffing needs.
Here's what you can expect to do:- Develop and implement process improvements for sewer maintenance.
- Function as technical lead and emergency management representative for flood preparations, readiness planning, and events.
- Maintain registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota.
- Manage sewer buildings, specialized equipment, and vehicles.
- Monitor and assist with the management of the sewer maintenance operational budget.
- Perform independent professional engineering on sewer infrastructure planning, design, rehabilitation, repair, and replacement projects.
- Plan and manage sewer capital improvement and maintenance projects including the preparation of plans, project bidding documents, engineer's estimates, and construction administration.
- Prepare and review traffic control plans for major projects and events.
- Provide backup support for the sewer design engineer.
- Represent the Sewer Utility at internal and external meetings with elected officials, households/businesses, the public, and stakeholders.
- Research, review, and analyze, sewer records, videos, and databases.
- Work outside regular hours whenever critical deadlines and emergencies arise.
- For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
Information Specific to this Position: This position will be located at 419 Burgess St., Saint Paul, MN, working the hours of 7:30am - 4:00pm, on-site, with required daily on-site presence and minimal opportunity for remote work. This position requires availability to work outside regular hours whenever critical deadlines and/or emergencies arise.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Position Requirements Must possess and maintain Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer in the state of Minnesota and six years of professional civil engineering experience. At least two years of which must be as a Civil Engineer III level or equivalent.
Licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Professional Civil Engineer is required by date of appointment.
How to Apply - Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload the following required documents via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without these documents attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A legible copy of your MN Professional Engineer (PE) License
- A resume
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1-855-524-5627. Learn more about our Hiring Process Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, resume, and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Human Resources Contact Information: Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6566
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***Working Title: Sewer Maintenance Engineer
***Official Title: Civil Engineer IV
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits - Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
Optional Benefits - Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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What is the status of your Professional Civil Engineer State of Minnesota license?
- Licensed as a PE (Civil Engineer) in the State of Minnesota
- Licensed as a PE (Civil Engineer) in a state other than Minnesota and will transfer my license to Minnesota within six months of appointment
- None of the above
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If you are currently licensed by a state licensing board, other than Minnesota, in which state are you licensed?
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Which best represents your professional engineering experience.
- Two years but less than three years
- Three years but less than four years
- Four years but less than five years
- Five years but less than six years
- Six or more years
- None of the above
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Which of the following Civil Engineering areas reflect your experience?
- Public Works infrastructure
- Sewer or utility systems
- Transportation or roadway design
- Construction engineering/administration
- Capital improvement projects
- Engineering project management
- None of the above
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Describe your Civil Engineering experience, including significant projects, programs, planning efforts, training, or certifications. Please describe your specific roles.
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Describe your experience developing and implementing process improvements. What challenge did you address, what changes did you implement, and how did you measure the results?
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Describe your experience managing sewer capital improvement or maintenance projects, including preparing plans, bidding documents, engineer's estimates, and construction administration.
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Describe your experience leading and developing a team of employees. What approaches have you used to set expectations, coach employees, address performance concerns, and support employee growth? Provide an example that demonstrates your leadership approach and the impact.
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
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