The City of Topeka’s Utilities department is seeking a licensed professional engineer to serve as its Wastewater Utility Engineer. This position is responsible for supervising, coordinating and administering major utility wastewater projects and programs. Additional responsibilities include conducting special studies, preparing technical reports and findings, administering contracts and coordinating with stakeholders regarding wastewater utility projects.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the project lead on utility wastewater projects by coordinating and overseeing the work of consultants and contractors, preparing project schedules, monitoring progress and finalizing projects.
• Review construction plans submitted by private sector design professionals.
• Direct, coordinate and review professional consulting firms’ work in the preparation of feasibility studies and reports.
• Prepare preliminary and final plans for a variety of wastewater projects.
• Attend public hearings, including preparing and delivering presentations as needed.