Civil Engineer (Utilities)

Salary: $98,205.00 - $106,219.00 Annually
Location : Bloomington, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00035
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: 5/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NU

Primary Objective
The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to effectively perform engineering functions for the Utility Division of Public Works including wastewater system modeling, development plan review and permitting, data analysis for rate setting, capital improvement planning, water and wastewater design and construction services, and implementation of a comprehensive asset management program.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Develops, supports, and models a positive and productive workplace culture based on respect, dignity, honesty, and integrity. Allows staff to grow and succeed by providing opportunities for increased responsibility and creating a positive work culture
• Supports and advances organizational development efforts such as developing a high performing organization, employee engagement, workforce development, inclusion and equity, and performance measurement efforts
• Works cooperatively with others; develops and maintains respectful and effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Proactively resolves conflicts and misunderstandings in order to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplace
• Seeks to understand the legacy of structural racism, and its impact on employees and the residents we serve; identifies any implications and adverse equity impacts when developing or reviewing policies, projects, activities and interactions with stakeholders
• Embraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure:

• Direct or conduct preliminary studies for the design of utility systems including lift stations, sewer systems, watermain and appurtenances, and other City improvements
• Works with other City staff to ensure coordination of design and assignment of staff to complete projects
• Participates in pre-construction conferences to ensure a thorough understanding of proposed construction programs and completion of work consistent with the City's standard specifications, details, and requirements
• Directs and participates in the preparation of construction cost estimates
• Directs a program of communications with citizens affected by construction to ensure their understanding of construction programs
• Personally handles problems in communications with affected property owners
• Recommends modifications of City utility engineering standards, specifications, materials, and details
• Prepares and/or manages the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for sewer and water infrastructure improvements
• Develops specifications and special provisions for comprehensive Utilities projects

Utilities comprehensive planning, capital improvements planning, hydraulic modeling, asset management modeling, data management/analysis, studies:

• Directs and participates in the input of data and the operation of the City's geographic information system
• Performs or assists in data extraction, statistical analysis, and queries to provide information to assist in decision making (story maps, heat maps, data trends and comparisons)
• Utilizes Excel or similar software programs to effectively manipulate data to display trends, comparisons and other results
• Utilizes and refines City information systems to monitor condition and performance to guide asset management plans
• Collects, analyzes, and periodically reports data on the public utility systems including flows, revenues and numbers of customers served
• Assists with the preparation, updating and implementation of Comprehensive plans
• Prepares input for modeling of sanitary sewer system, completes the modeling of the systems, and analyzes modeling results including utility systems, using current City modeling programs
  • Trains other employees on the use of the systems and
  • Advises Utilities Superintendent concerning potential updates or changes to the current systems
• Data analysis to coordinate operations and maintenance information, asset management models, water and wastewater model results to inform infrastructure updates (annual vs long-term planning)

Development reviews and permitting:

• Reviews proposed development plans and permits, particularly as they relate to utility construction for sanitary sewer and water on private property to ensure they conform to City Code and policies or other requirements
• Coordinates and communicates with permit applicants for City permits

General utilities engineering support:

• Provides expert advice and descriptions to ensure an understanding of infrastructure operations
• May appear before the Council on special matters or to clarify studies or other Utility information
• Keeps Utilities Superintendent promptly informed of important developments in areas of accountability to ensure prompt resolution of problems, and a thorough understanding of the sanitary sewer and water systems
• Administers and/or manages the administration of construction and consultant contracts
• Prepares Preliminary Reports and other reports and participates in the presentation of such programs or projects to the City Council
• Provides special reports, performs special projects, or conducts other services as assigned
• Reviews and promptly resolves unique or unanticipated problems encountered, including but not limited to coordination with operations and maintenance of the utility
• May supervise others in the performance of the above assignments
• Works closely with the other Utilities Civil Engineer to cover engineering needs for Utilities Department
• Assist with and compile data for regulatory requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with employees, Engineering personnel, other City officials, contractors, and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively direct and supervise the work of seasonal, part-time, or other technical employees
• Ability to ensure plans completed are comprehensive, constructable and readily understood and require minimum modification during construction
• Ability to ensure plans incorporate current engineering standards emphasizing safety, reliability and efficiency
• Ability to ensure staff has a thorough understanding of work to be performed as well as expectations in performance
• Sound and accurate design and cost analyses are made on various construction projects
• Demonstrated leadership and completion of projects in area of accountability
• Records are maintained current, accurate and complete at all times
• Work is completed in a timely manner and consistent with legal and financial policy requirements
• Positive public image is maintained in communications with the Council and the public

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• Familiarity with design standards related to water and wastewater systems
• Two years of experience involving computer operation including ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, AutoCad, other graphic design software, Excel and other Microsoft Windows applications
• Valid driver's license

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience with wastewater collection system design and planning
• Experience with sanitary system modeling, preferred PCSWMM experience
• Work experience in public works, civil engineering, or equivalent
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota
• Experience supervising technical, part-time, or seasonal employees
• Extensive experience working with Excel and related database programs
• Extensive experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Experience with Cogsdale or other utility billing software systems
• Application of SCADA systems to analyze and report performance of utility systems
• Familiarity with bidding requirements for publicly funded construction projects
• Work experience in the implementation of asset management programs and/or development of capital renewal programs
• Experience defining the scope of work requirements for RFPs (Request For Proposals) for professional services

Supplemental Information
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

This position may provide supervision of seasonal, part-time, or other technical positions.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $98,205 - $106,219 Annually

2026 Full Salary Range: $98,205 - $134,400 Annually
Full-Time; Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:

• 10 days paid vacation per year
• 13 days paid personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and dental insurance
• Paid employee life insurance
• Paid employee disability insurance
• Employer/employee paid pension
• Deferred compensation
• Tuition assistance program
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other optional benefits
• Great suburban location, on bus line
• Free employee parking

*(Union contracts may vary from the above list.)
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The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you.The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process.If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission.The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview.Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

03

Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link , scroll down to the Other Necessary Requirements section of the Job Description to view information.

• Yes
• No

04

This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.

• Yes
• No

05

The advertised salary for this position is $98,205-$106,219 Annually. If selected for this position, are you willing to accept a starting salary within this range?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Master's Degree or Higher in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Not Applicable

07

If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
08

Are you familiar with design standards related to water and wastewater systems?

• Yes
• No

09

If you indicated you familiar with design standards related to water and wastewater systems please summarize how you have gained this and if related to job experience include Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
10

How many years of experience do you have using ArcGIS, AutoCAD. other graphic design software and other Microsoft Windows applications? If this does not apply to you, please select Not Applicable.

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years
• Not applicable

11

If you stated that you have experience using the computer programs and applications listed above, please rate your level of expertise on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being an expert. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A
12

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

13

How many years of experience do you possess working with wastewater collection system design and planning?

• Less than 5 years
• 5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8+ years
• Not Applicable

14

If you indicated that you have experience working with wastewater collection system design and planning, please summarize this experience including Job Title, name of organization and relevant duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A.
15

How many years of experience do you possess working with sanitary system modeling, preferred PCSWMM experience

• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7+ years
• Not Applicable

16

If you indicated that you have experience with sanitary system modeling, preferred PCSWMM experience, please summarize that experience including Job Title, name of organization, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A.
17

How many years of work experience do you have in public works, civil engineering, or equivalent?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 years
• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• Not Applicable

18

If you indicated you have work experience in public works, civil engineering, or equivalent, please summarize this experience including Job Title, name or organization, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A.
19

Do you possess a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota?

• Yes
• No

20

How many years of experience do you have working with ESRI ArcGIS Pro?

• Less than 5 years
• 5 Years
• 6-7 years
• 8+ years
• Not Applicable

21

If you indicated that you have experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, please summarize this experience including Job Title, name of organization, and relevant duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A.
22

Do you have experience using Cogsdale or other utility billing software systems? Select all that apply.

• Yes, Cogsdale
• Yes, Other utility billing software systems
• No, I do not have experience using either

23

If you indicated that you have experience using Cogsdale or other utility billing software systems, please summarize that experience including Job Title, name of organization, and relevant duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A.
24

Have you used SCADA systems to analyze and report performance of utility systems ?

• Yes
• No

25

If you indicated that you have used SCANDA to analyze and report performance of utility systems, please summarize this experience including Job Title, name of organization, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A.
26

Are you familiar with bidding requirements for publicly funded construction projects?

• Yes
• No

27

If you indicated that you are familiar with bidding requirements for publicly funded construction projects, please summarize that experience including Job Title, name of organization, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you please indicate N/A.
28

Do you have work experience in the implementation of asset management programs and/or development of capital renewal programs?

• Yes
• No

29

If you indicated you have experience implementation of asset management programs and/or development of capital renewal programs, please summarize this experience including Job Title, name of organization, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A
30

Do you have experience defining the scope of work requirements for RFPs (Request For Proposals) for professional services?

• Yes
• No

31

If you stated that you have experience defining the scope of work requirements for RFPs (Request For Proposals) for professional services, please summarize that experience including Job Title, name of organization, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A.
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Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian (Khmer). Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.

• Spanish - FLUENT
• Somali - FLUENT
• Vietnamese - FLUENT
• Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
• Cambodian (Khmer) - FLUENT
• I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language

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If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veteran's status:

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability

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If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points?If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire () and either attach it to this application or send/deliver/fax it to the Human Resources Division with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veteran's preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position.

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

Required Question