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ID 21183
Location Madison Organization Local and Tribal Governments:
Madison Metro Sewerage District Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job Introduction Established in 1930 to protect the lakes and streams of the upper Yahara watershed, the District is a wastewater collection and treatment utility serving about 435,000 people in 24 Madison-area owner communities covering about 191 square miles. The District owns and operates 151 miles of pipe and 18 regional pumping stations that convey approximately 38 million gallons of wastewater to the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant daily. Through the treatment process, we recover valuable resources before returning clean water to the environment. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment. We are dedicated to service, reliability, and sustainability, and our tradition of innovation has positioned us as a leader among clean water utilities. Working at the District is more than just a paycheck—it is about taking care of our community and protecting one of our most valuable resources: water. When you think about your career and what you want to accomplish in your lifetime, choose to do Work Worth Doing! Position Summary The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer Level I or II (Dependent on candidates' qualifications) Project Engineer I Under close supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer I supports the implementation of engineering projects and the overall long-term reliability of District infrastructure. This position helps support sustainable solutions for a variety of infrastructure projects including the planning, design, and construction. Projects are wide-ranging and requires problem-solving and working together to find solutions. The Project Engineer I works closely with stakeholders including staff in operations, maintenance, planning and engineering to analyze needs and plan solutions. This position will conduct planning, design, bidding, construction inspection, asset commissioning and overall project management activities associated with capital improvement projects, including projects at the treatment plant, at District pump stations, and elsewhere within the collection system. This position will work with external stakeholders as needed to address impacts of District projects on customer communities. Project Engineer II Under general supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer II executes capital improvement and engineering projects to support the overall long-term reliability of District infrastructure. This position provides sustainable solutions for a variety of infrastructure projects including the planning, design, and construction. Projects are wide-ranging and require problem-solving and working together to find solutions. Project Engineer II works with stakeholders including staff in operations, maintenance, planning, and engineering to analyze needs and plan solutions. This position will conduct planning, design, bidding, construction inspection, asset commissioning and overall project management activities associated with capital improvement projects.
Salary Information Salary Range:
$79,142.20 - $111,619.04 Want to know what it's like to work with us? Check out the Benefits tab on our Careers page - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madsewer/jobs/5372767/project-engineer-i-or-ii Job Details Visit our Careers page to learn more about this opportunity and to apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madsewer/jobs/5372767/project-engineer-i-or-ii . Work is performed in a combination of environments ranging from a standard office environment to project construction sites, tunnels, pumping stations, etc. This will require walking on uneven ground, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, etc. The position requires one to be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time with the ability to operate a computer keyboard or other office equipment. The position requires the ability to read and write words and numbers. It also requires the ability to communicate in person, publicly, or over the phone. The noise level varies from quiet to loud. Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climactic conditions. This position is potentially eligible for some remote work, consistent with District policy. Construction inspection requires in-person work.
Qualifications Project Engineer I Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. Registered as an Engineer-In-Training in the State of Wisconsin within 6 months of hiring and the ability to become a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin when all pre-requisites have been met and eligible to do so.
Preferred:
Experience with wastewater infrastructure and treatment.
Project Engineer II Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. Possess a Professional Engineer license in the State of Wisconsin. 5+ years of progressive engineering experience.
Preferred:
Experience managing public works infrastructure, wastewater collection, or treatment plant capital projects. Applicants are highly encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter that clearly articulate their qualifications for the position. Employment may require a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Finalists for this position may be required to allow the District to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. The District participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. How To Apply To apply, please submit your application materials by clicking the 'Apply' button on the MMSD Careers page - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madsewer/jobs/5372767/project-engineer-i-or-ii . Please submit a cover letter and resume along with the completed application materials that clearly illustrate your experience with each of the qualifications listed by June 24, 2026. Deadline to Apply Application deadline is June 24, 2026.
