The City of Lee's Summit is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Utilities Engineer / Senior Staff Engineer in the Water Utilities Department.

The Utilities Engineer works under the general supervision of the Engineering Manager for Water Utilities. This position represents the interests of the Department through interactions with the Public Works Engineering Division, engineering consultants, project related contractors, other water and sewer utilities, and developers. This position is responsible for asset management, coordinating and monitoring capital improvement projects, performing periodic plan reviews, collects and evaluates data regarding the water and wastewater systems, project management, provides engineering support to utility operations, prepares and delivers public presentations and may interact with elected and appointed officials, city staff, utility customers and other interested parties.

The Lee’s Summit Water Utilities Department is an APWA Accredited Water Utility focused on providing reliable water and sanitary sewer services responsibly and efficiently for the health and safety of our community. We value, integrity, service, reliability and safety in all our actions as we strive for exceptional service as we set the standard for water service excellence. We are strategically focused on long-term service delivery supporting the vitality and quality of life of our community. We cultivate a fun, supportive environment where everyone’s perspective is a welcome addition to the team!

The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 106,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks.

Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.

Requirements

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skills in engineering design, analysis and calculations.
• Skills in technical writing and correspondence and ability to communicate orally with consulting engineers, contractors, developers, the public, city staff and elected officials.
• Skills in project management administration, general understanding of contracts, and the ability to interpret construction contracts and specifications.
• General knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to the water/wastewater industry. 5. Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater collection and water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of asset management, condition assessment, and evaluation studies
• Knowledge of sewer and water pipe installation and repair.
• Knowledge of pump station design and trouble shooting
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, service providers and the public.
• Ability to analyze technical information and identify solutions.
• Ability to organize data collection activities.
• Basic understanding of surveying.