Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on a community’s improvement projects?

Are you a visionary problem-solver with a passion for building the future?

Do you thrive on tackling complex challenges and turning ideas into reality?

If so, explore the exciting opportunity of becoming a Senior Engineer with the City of Janesville, Wisconsin! Here’s why you’ll want to be in this role:

• Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly impact the quality of life for residents by creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable infrastructure.
• Diverse Projects: No two days are ever the same – you will work on design and construction of public infrastructure including roadways, sanitary sewer, water main, stormwater systems, public parks, and more.
• Collaborative Team: You will belong to a passionate, experienced group of professionals who value innovation and teamwork.
• Professional Growth: You will have access to training and certifications throughout your career.
• Community Focus: You will be part of an organization that values its engineers and recognizes their role in supporting the City’s strategic goals.

In this pivotal role within the Department of Public Works – Engineering team, you will be responsible for: 

1. Preparing or supervising contractual preparation of bid documents, engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, feasibility reports, and documentation of public works projects, including stormwater management and transportation.
2. Leading professional design and construction teams, including internal and external engineers, technicians, and consultants, to develop and deliver complex and consequential public works infrastructure projects.
3. Project management, including contract administration, quantity documentation, budgeting, estimating, scheduling, reviewing contract proposals, and recommending contract awards.
4. Reviewing private development projects to maintain compliance with federal, state, and city regulations, statutes, and ordinances regarding public improvement projects, stormwater management, and transportation projects.
5. Supporting the City's economic development initiatives through planning, study, design, and implementation of public infrastructure to facilitate residential, commercial, and industrial development.
6. Plus so much more!

To be successful and well prepared for this position, the minimum education and experience required includes:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biological systems engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering project management, planning, and designs.
• Registered as a professional engineer in the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain licensure reciprocity within three (3) months of hire or promotion or Certification in Stormwater Management through the American Public Works Association. 
• A valid, state-issued driver’s license at time of hire is required.

Unsure you meet the qualifications?

A combination of equivalent experience, education, or professional training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position as determined by the Human Resources Office may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.

About CITY OF JANESVILLE

The City of Janesville (pop. 66,809) is a historical, full-service community located on the Rock River amidst the rolling hills of south-central Wisconsin. Known as "Wisconsin's Park Place," Janesville is ideally situated in the heart of the upper Midwest, providing easy access to major metropolitan areas while maintaining its small-city charm. Located in along the I-90 corridor near the Illinois border, Janesville is approximately 40 miles southeast of Madison, 70 miles west of Milwaukee, and 110 miles northwest of Chicago. This prime location offers residents and businesses convenient connections to regional markets, cultural attractions, and transportation hubs, making Janesville a vibrant and well-connected community. Diversity Statement: The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to... be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place."

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