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Utility Engineer

Utility Engineer

City Of ReadingReading, PA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

UTILITIES ENGINEER

JOB VACANCY # : JV 2025-5

THE POSITION OF : Utilities Engineer

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION OF : Public Works / Sanitary Sewers

FLSA CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

SCHEDULE : Full-time

SALARY : DOQ

POSTING DATE : June 9, 2025

Qualified, interested candidates must submit an application and current resume. For questions email : kenneth.perez@readingpa.gov

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Utilities Engineer performs engineering tasks associated with the evaluation, design, bid, construction, inspection and operation / maintenance of utilities. Utilities include water / wastewater / storm -water systems and treatment facilities along with air quality, solid waste and related environmental systems.

Typical duties include but may not be limited to :

  • Ensures the Utilities Division’s engineering needs are supported and addressed from an overarching and all-encompassing perspective. Prepare plans and specifications for utility system improvements and services.
  • Assist with the preparation, updating and management of the various Utilities Division Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs). Develop and manage Utilities Division project and programs plans and schedules.
  • Manage and / or assist with engineering data, manuals, prints, drawings, etc.
  • Recordkeeping for wastewater / stormwater systems and treatment.
  • Support laboratory / operations / maintenance / safety activities from utilities engineering perspective. Provide technical guidance and expert advice on utilities engineering, management, operations, maintenance, laboratory and safety projects and programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major course work in civil, environmental, or closely related engineering discipline is required.
  • It is preferred that the Utilities Engineer possesses or be able to obtain an EIT certificate within two (2) years of hire. It is also preferred that the Utilities Engineer pursues a Pennsylvania PE certificate at the earliest authorized opportunity and obtaining a PE within two (2) years of starting the process is anticipated.
  • Possession of or the ability to obtain the appropriate PaDEP Operators Certification is desired.
  • Possession of valid Pennsylvania motor vehicles operator’s Class C license or higher is required.
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