Engineer I (Vacancy) (Extended)

Definition

The Division of Water Reclamation, City of Columbus, is accepting applications for a vacant Engineer I position. To qualify you must have a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer and a valid motor vehicle operator's license. This position will be responsible for managing Capital Improvement Projects for sanitary and storm improvements within the Sewer System Engineering Section. The department is interested in applicants with experience in engineering related to stormwater and wastewater collection systems.

If you are interested, please submit an application to the Civil Service Commission by applying online at You may also apply by emailing your resume to or fax to .

Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected.

Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing entry-level professional engineering work; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Acts as engineer-in-charge of small construction and/or maintenance projects;

Assigns and evaluates work of professional and technical staff;

Checks work accomplished by subordinates for quality and quantity by using pre-established standards and policies;

Prepares preliminary and final plans and specifications for minor projects; reviews and performs studies or additional research to evaluate engineering solutions;

Reviews and investigates requests and complaints received from the public; recommends corrective measures;

Inspects engineering projects for conformance to plans and specifications;

Serves as liaison to and communicates information with affected groups such as City departments, inspectors, contractors, developers, design consultants, utility companies, or other participants pertaining to specific engineering projects;

Assists in the planning and preparation of proposals and specifications for major engineering projects;

Stays abreast of current engineering principles;

Operates a computer and mapping software to draw and review maps and plans;

May do on-site investigations prior to a project;

May represent the division at meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, regional planning and technical committees, commissioners, citizen groups, engineering groups, and other City departments;

May direct or personally engage in field surveys; makes plan-in-hand inspections of ongoing projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer.

Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions and will be incorporated in the job postings, as appropriate.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-1046-V4

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Department of Public Utilities

Division of Water

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer