Civil Engineer I/II/III | City of Watertown

Job Description

CIVIL ENGINEER I / II / III | City of Watertown

Grade: 165/170/175/180; DOE

Salary Engineer I Grade 165 $71,219.20 - $80,204.80 annually

Salary Engineer II Grade 170 - $78,332.80 - $88,212.80 annually

Salary Engineer III Grade 175 - $86,174.40 - $97,073.60 annually

Salary Assistant City Engineer Grade 180 - $94,785.60 - $106,766.40 annually

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Please forward application packages to: Darci Nichols

Human Resources Office, 20 N. Maple, PO Box 910, Watertown, SD  57201

Applicants must submit a City application, cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.  Application Forms and complete position descriptions are available at City Hall Human Resources Office or online at https://www.watertownsd.us/job-application.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible to assist the City Engineer with administrative oversight, leadership, planning, coordinating and implementation of the Engineering Division in order to ensure essential services are provided to plan, design, construct, and maintain the public infrastructure and provide for public safety, health and welfare. 

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Other Requirements:
• Previous intern or work experience in engineering for an Engineer I
• APWA Certification as a Stormwater Manager or Public Infrastructure Inspector for an Engineer II or III
• EIT Certification for an Engineer II
• PE for an Engineer III
• A qualified PE licensure has the potential for promotion to Assistant City Engineer

Veteran’s preference points are acknowledged in the City’s hiring process.

The City of Watertown’s Personnel Policy, including the City’s policy on Nepotism, is available on our website at www.watertownsd.us.

The City of Watertown does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. EOE

Human Resources Office
City of Watertown, SD