LTU Water - Senior Utility Engineering Specialist

LTU Water - Senior Utility Engineering Specialist

Salary

$34.87 - $46.52 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600450

Department

Transportation & Utilities Department

Division

Water

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Posting Information

Lincoln Water System, a division of the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department, is seeking a technically skilled and detailed-oriented Senior Utility Engineering Specialist to support the Distribution Section.

The Department's mission is to responsibly deliver, enhance, and maintain vital infrastructure and services for the good of our community. This Senior Engineer position will be responsible to uphold this mission by overseeing engineering design work of the highest technical nature in the Distribution Section for Lincoln Water System. More information on the Transportation and Utilities Department can be found here: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU

This Senior Utility Engineering Specialist plays an important role in ensuring safe and efficient water and wastewater service connections for new and existing development across Lincoln. This position does not supervise staff, but serves as a technical specialist, providing advanced plan review and customer support consistent with City codes, design standards, and the Water Service Manual.

General guidance is provided by technical and administrative supervisors; however, the individual in this position is expected to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Lincoln is a growing City of close to 300,000 residents and has enjoyed a steady annual population growth rate for the past 30 years. The City consistently earns top national rankings for its quality of life and its economy. This State Capital and college town offers the excitement of a big city with the convenience and friendliness of small-town living. Residents are proud of the citys award-winning trail network, excellent educational system, low crime rate, high-tech infrastructure, and great climate for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Lincoln consistently earns top national rankings and has been named the "happiest City in America".

The City of Lincoln offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, group life, Employee Assistance Program, and employer matched retirement plan. The City also offers excellent paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off. Remote work options are available after completion of six months of work, at the discretion of department directors and direct supervisors.

Nature of Work

• Review utility service connection plans, tap requests, and development proposals for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, design standards, and the Water Service Manual.
• Review and process plans associated with domestic water, irrigation, and underground fire service connections; water meters; and wastewater service routing.
• Coordinate with the Planning & Development Services Department, Water Billing team, Water Service team, plumbing contractors, architects, engineers, and developers to resolve technical issues and ensure service requirements are met.
• Ensure utility service connections are properly sized, located, and compatible with existing water and wastewater infrastructure and easements.
• Provide technical guidance regarding code requirements, service configurations, and utility impacts associated with new construction, additions, and renovations.
• Participate in pre-application and development meetings to discuss service needs and identify potential conflicts.
• Maintain accurate review documentation, technical comments, and records of decisions.
• Contribute to improvements in utility service permitting, interdepartmental coordination, and standard operating procedures.
• Deliver consistent customer service by responding promptly and professionally to inquiries.

Desirable knowledge, abilities and skills

• Knowledge of utility service design, municipal codes, plumbing standards, and water/wastewater system components.
• Ability to read and interpret civil and architectural plans.
• Ability to analyze utility service impacts, technical constraints, and code compliance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with the public, contractors, engineers, and internal departments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent permit reviews.
• Knowledge of engineering or permitting software platforms (general familiarity; specific platforms will be taught).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Schedule: Monday - Friday ; 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from a senior high school or equivalent, supplemented by an associate degree in computer science, drafting or other related engineering field, the electrical or electronic field; and considerable experience with software installation/upgrade troubleshooting, drafting, surveying, and/or related civil engineering work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid drivers license when operating a vehicle will be necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties for some positions within this classification.

Possession of a Grade 4 Water Operator License and a Grade 6 (Backflow) Water Operator License or the ability to obtain licensure within one year from the date of hire.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $70,000 of Life Insurance
• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
• Optional benefits include:
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Allstate Voluntary Plans
• Supplemental Term Life
• Deferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

• 1. This application is hand scored.
• 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
• 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
• 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
• 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
• 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
• 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

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Rating Selections •1 - No experience •2 - Limited experience (less than 6 months or introductory exposure) •3 - Moderate experience (6 months to 2 years) •4 - Extensive experience (2 to 4 years) •5 - Advanced experience (more than 4 years, lead or expert-level) After selecting your rating, you must: •Describe your specific work experience. •Identify the employer(s) where you gained this experience. •Include tools, systems, or software used. •Indicate your level of responsibility (team member, lead, independent, supervisory, etc.). Applicants should select the score that best reflects their actual, hands-on experience. All experience claimed must be reflected in the application work history.

• I Understand

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Please indicate if you have college-level course work, training, or a degree in the following: (Do not select more than one option per field of study)

• None
• Drafting - Course work only
• Drafting - Associates degree
• Drafting - Bachelors Degree
• Civil Engineering - Course work only
• Civil Engineering - Associates degree
• Civil Engineering - Bachelors Degree
• Asset Management - Course work only
• Asset Management - Associates degree
• Asset Management - Bachelors Degree
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) - Course work only
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) - Associates degree
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) - Bachelors Degree
• GIS - Course work only
• GIS - Associates degree
• GIS - Bachelors Degree
• Construction Management - Course work only
• Construction Management - Associates degree
• Construction Management - Bachelors Degree
• Related Field - Course work only
• Related Field - Associates degree
• Related Field - Bachelors Degree

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If Related Field was selected above, please specify the field. If not, enter N/A.

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Do you have experience with drafting, plan reading, and/or related civil engineering work?

• No experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years experience
• Yes, 4 to 6 years experience
• Yes, over 6 years experience

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If yes, please list your employer(s) where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

07

If yes, please describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.

08

Do you have work experience related to preparation and review of infrastructure & building plans?

• No experience
• Yes, less than 6 months experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years experience
• Yes, over 4 years experience

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If yes, please list your employer(s) where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

10

If yes, please describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.

11

Do you have experience in construction and observation / inspection of buildings, municipal infrastructure projects such as, water, wastewater?

• No experience
• Yes, less than 6 months experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years experience
• Yes, over 4 years experience

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If yes, please list your employer(s) where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

13

If yes, please describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.

14

Indicate if you have experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the following:

• State officials
• City officials
• General public
• General contractors
• None

15

Do you have experience in enforcing codes and standards or technical requirements?

• No experience
• Yes, less than 6 months experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years experience
• Yes, over 4 years experience

16

If yes, please list your employer(s) where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

17

If yes, please describe your experience, including the types of plans, codes, standards, or technical requirements you reviewed. If no, enter N/A.

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I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. I understand state law requires operators possessing a drivers license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska drivers license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, I understand that I must notify my immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of my drivers license. Further, I understand that this document is an official City/County record, and that falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the City/County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction.

• I Understand

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list your drivers license number, state that issued the license, date of issue, and expiration date.

21

Do you possess a Grade 4 Water Operator License?

• Yes
• No, but I have the ability to obtain licensure within one year from my start date if hired
• No

22

Do you possess a Grade 6 (Backflow) Water Operator License?

• Yes
• No, but I have the ability to obtain licensure within one year from my start date if hired
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm