Project Engineer - Development & Utilities

Salary : $78,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually

Location : Hilliard, OH

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 202500142

Department: Community Development

Division: Engineering

Opening Date: 10/10/2025

Employment Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Deputy City Engineer, the Project Engineer for Development & Utilities is responsible for a wide range of engineering-related tasks including but not limited to: the review and approval of private development civil plans for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects; the review and approval of floodplain permits for private and public developments; the formulation of City capital utility projects including oversight responsibility for consultant design and capital project management; management of waterline chlorination requests; utility capacity studies; technical plan & report review; data analysis & management; development and maintenance of engineering standards, guidelines, and best practices; utility asset management functions; technical support for construction or other field crews; and overall support for the development and implementation of plans and programs for the Engineering Department, Division of Development & Utilities.

The work of the Project Engineer (Development & Utilities) focuses predominantly on the areas of site design; drainage and stormwater management design; sanitary sewer studies and design; waterline design; and utility asset management.

Essential Functions of Work

Provide support for the Deputy City Engineer in project management for private development and utility projects.

Manage the review of private development civil plan reviews, ensuring private development designs meet City engineering & construction standards, applicable regulations, and permit requirements. Lead and coordinate pre-construction meetings for development projects that they review.

Review & provide technical assistance to the Planning & Building Standards Divisions on site plans, utility plans, and stormwater management plans submitted for private development proposals.

Oversee utility asset management lifecycle programs, including inventory, planning, budgeting, design, and project management.

Manage contracts for cleaning, televising and/or rehabilitation of storm and sanitary sewers and for design of other utility capital improvement projects.

Provide technical assistance to City construction inspection staff on all private development and City utility capital improvement projects during construction, including attendance at pre-construction and progress meetings.

Coordinate with the Public Service Department on stormwater and other utility issues.

Assist with right-of-way management, including but not limited to support of other City staff in the review of plans submitted by private utilities as part of right-of-way permit applications related to impacts to infrastructure under their purview (utilities, drainage structures, floodplain, etc.).

Assist the Deputy City Engineer to develop and maintain all City engineering standards related to site design, utilities, and stormwater management.

Obtain and review as-built plan records and financial cost data for all new public infrastructure constructed as part of private development projects to initiate acceptance of new public infrastructure.

Review of subdivision plats and easements for public infrastructure prior to acceptance.

Coordinate with GIS staff to ensure all new public infrastructure is incorporated into the City's GIS mapping.

Perform other duties under the direction of the City Engineer or Deputy City Engineer, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.

Ability to present technical material in a public forum in a concise, easily understandable manner.

Ability to manage time and plan work to ensure deadlines are met.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Basic knowledge of civil engineering theories, principles and practices as they relate to the job duties.

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.

Knowledge of construction processes and procedures, including Ohio Department of Transportation and City of Columbus Construction & Material Specifications (CMS) and standard drawings.

Knowledge of City's Engineering Design Manual and engineering standards.

Knowledge of the City of Hilliard Comprehensive Plan.

Knowledge of state and local land development, stormwater management, and utility design guidance, best practices, and procedures.

Any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Typical Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Ohio is preferred.

Three years of experience in the areas of private development, site design, stormwater management, drainage, and other utility infrastructure.

The successful candidate for the Project Engineer, Development and Utilities, may be assigned to a Project Engineer I (Pay Grade F) or Project Engineer II (Pay Grade G) position depending on experience, licensure, and/or certifications.

Full-Time Employees (Non-Union)

HEALTH BENEFITS

Employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance, vision, and dental benefits. Benefits start the 1st day of the month following the employee's start date.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

After one year of service, employees are eligible to receive $7,000 per year in tuition reimbursement.

LIFE INSURANCE

The City pays 100% of the premium on a $100,000 life insurance policy for employees.

RETIREMENT PENSION

The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Retirement System (OPERS) and the employee contributes 10%.

VACATION

Employees accrue two weeks of vacation in their first year of employment. The City recognizes prior Ohio public service to establish vacation accruals.

Vacation Accrual Rates

1 Year - 3.1 hours per pay period (80 hours per year)

5 Years- 4.6 hours per pay period (120 hours per year)

10 Years- 6.2 hours per pay period (160 hours per year)

15 Years- 7.7 hours per pay period (200 hours per year)

PERSONAL LEAVE

Employees receive two personal days. These days are to be used within the calendar year.

HOLIDAYS

There are 12 holidays recognized by the City.

SICK LEAVE

Employees accrue 3.1 hours of sick leave per pay period for a total of 80 hours per year.

WELL MEMBERSHIP

Employees are eligible to enroll in the employee Well membership program. This program allows employees to receive an individual Well membership if they meet the program's quarterly goal.