Construction Crew Leader – Utilities Schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | On-call rotation required

Leads from the front, earns respect in the field, and takes pride in getting the job done right.

What You’ll Do

You’ll lead a crew responsible for maintaining and improving Fort Wayne’s water and sewer infrastructure. This is a working leadership role-directing daily operations while staying hands-on in the field to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily crew operations for water, sewer, and storm system construction and repair • Oversee excavations, pipe installation, leak repairs, and infrastructure replacement • Operate and guide the use of heavy equipment, tools, and jobsite resources • Ensure all OSHA safety standards are followed, identifying and correcting hazards in real time • Track daily work activity including labor, equipment, materials, and job completion reports

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct daily workflow and field execution for assigned crew • Serve as OSHA Competent Person for excavation and trenching • Support training, development, and performance management of crew members

What You Bring – Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent • Minimum of 4 years of heavy equipment or utility construction experience • Proven ability to lead crews and manage work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment • Strong decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Certifications

• CDL Class A with tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain within 180 days) • OSHA Competent Person – Excavation/Trenching (within 90 days) • Confined Space Certification (within 90 days)

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Skilled in excavation, pipe installation, and utility system repair • Ability to operate heavy equipment and understand construction methods • Familiarity with work order systems, GIS tools, and mobile data systems • Ability to read plans, calculate slope, and complete field documentation

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne

This is a career where your leadership shows up in the streets, neighborhoods, and infrastructure people rely on every day. You’ll have steady, meaningful work, strong team support, and the long-term value of City benefits-including pension and time off-while building something that serves the entire community.

Construction Laborer-Utility Person | Field Operations
Schedule 7:30a.m. – 3:30p.m.

Hands-on, dependable, and team-oriented-someone who takes pride in physical work and keeping the city running safely and smoothly.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support the City’s water, sewer, and stormwater operations by performing hands-on construction, maintenance, and equipment work that keeps Fort Wayne’s infrastructure operating every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy trucks, front-end loaders, and related equipment for utility operations
• Install, repair, and maintain water and sewer infrastructure such as hydrants, mains, valves, and laterals
• Perform construction and repair work using hand and power tools, concrete, mortar, and asphalt
• Complete inspections, pre-trip vehicle checks, and routine equipment maintenance
• Work closely with City crews, assist with training, and follow all safety requirements

What You Bring – Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in construction, utilities, or outdoor labor preferred
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions

Preferred Certifications

• CDL Class A (or willingness to obtain; learner’s permit required)
• Certified Competent Person: Excavation & Trench
• Confined Space Certification

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Basic math, technical, and communication skills
• Ability to safely use tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne

You’ll do meaningful, hands-on work that supports essential services residents rely on every day. The City offers stable hours, opportunities to earn certifications, career growth, and the chance to be part of a team that truly keeps Fort Wayne moving.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.

Designer I – Sewer & Stormwater (Part-Time) Schedule: Up to 29 hours per week (hours may vary)

Are you detail-driven, technically curious, and ready to build real-world engineering experience using design software and data to improve water systems?

The City Utilities Engineering team is hiring a part-time Designer I to support sewer and stormwater projects for the City of Fort Wayne. This is an entry-level engineering role focused on design, analysis, and project support-ideal for someone looking to grow their technical skills while working on impactful infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Do Support planning, design, and construction engineering efforts for sewer and stormwater projects. Assist with data collection, drafting, permitting, and project coordination under the guidance of engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist with project setup, data collection, and analysis of utility system conditions
• Create and modify construction plans using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software
• Support permitting, easement acquisition, and project documentation processes
• Assist with pre-bid activities, including assembling plans and coordinating meetings
• Track project schedules, budgets, and documentation using PMIS

What You Bring – Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent engineering program
• Ability to meet Engineer Intern (EI) requirements upon passing the FE exam
• At least 6 months of experience with word processing and spreadsheet software

Technical Skills & Knowledge
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar drafting/design tools
• Familiarity with hydraulic and hydrologic concepts preferred
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, surveys, and technical documents
• Experience with project tracking systems (PMIS) and data management tools is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne At the City of Fort Wayne, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting critical water infrastructure projects that serve the community every day. This role offers mentorship, technical growth, and exposure to real-world engineering from design through construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Designer 1 – City Utilities Engineering Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday; may vary

Are you an organized, detail-focused engineer ready to turn ideas into infrastructure improvements? We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with a team, and managing the details that move projects forward.

What You’ll Do

As a Designer 1, you’ll support the planning, design, and construction of projects that improve Fort Wayne’s water, sewer, and utility systems. You’ll work alongside experienced engineering professionals while building practical skills in design, project coordination, permitting, and construction engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze field data, historical records, surveys, and design information to support engineering decisions and project development.
• Prepare construction plans and technical drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other engineering design software.
• Assist with project planning, design, construction engineering, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and document management.
• Coordinate permits, easements, public hearing information, bid documents, and pre-bid activities.
• Work with project managers, City staff, outside agencies, and other partners to resolve project questions and keep work moving forward.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering-or an equivalent engineering course of study-from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ability to meet the State of Indiana requirements for Engineer Intern designation upon passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• At least six months of practical experience using word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to read and interpret surveys, design data, technical documents, and procedure manuals.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license if operating a City vehicle.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, hydraulic modeling, or similar engineering software.
• General knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, engineering design, and project management.
• Ability to manage project documents, schedules, budgets, and status reports through a Project Management Information System.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, project partners, and members of the public.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish or Burmese language skills are preferred.

Work Environment

This position includes a combination of office and field work. Employees may occasionally work near moving vehicles, airborne particles, and changing weather conditions. The position may require occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Why Work for City Utilities?

Your work will support the essential utility systems Fort Wayne residents and businesses depend on every day. You’ll gain hands-on engineering and project experience, work with an interdisciplinary team, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects throughout the community. The City also offers a competitive benefits package, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and retirement benefits.

The City of Fort Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.

Engineering Representative II – Part-Time Up to 29 hours per week; Pay $27.14-$37.81

Do you enjoy reviewing plans, solving project issues and keeping details organized? We’re looking for someone who is thorough, dependable and comfortable working with engineers, developers, contractors and the public.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support City Utilities Development Services by reviewing utility plans, coordinating permitting and plan-review activities, researching project information and helping move development projects forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Review sanitary sewer, stormwater and drinking-water plans for compliance with City, state and federal requirements.
• Set up project files, enter technical and financial information, prepare review comments and approval letters, and support complex project reviews.
• Research plans, maps, easements and utility records using City databases, GIS and mapping systems.
• Investigate developer concerns, conduct site visits and coordinate with City staff, engineers, contractors and property owners to resolve issues.
• Assist with economic-development reports, public meetings, utility standards, system-capacity reviews and presentations to the Board of Public Works or City Council.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee the team’s daily workflow when assigned.
• Train team members and other staff.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Urban Planning, Business Administration or a related field; or an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology or a related field.
• Relevant experience may be considered in place of education.
• Engineering Representative I training with at least one year of successful post-training experience, or two years of related engineering experience, is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, research and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and complete site visits in varying outdoor conditions.

Certifications

• Valid Indiana driver’s license if operating a City vehicle.
• Ability to obtain Notary Public certification within 18 months of employment.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read plans, technical procedures, regulations and utility records.
• Experience with ACCELA, ArcMap/GIS, Application Enhancer, Laredo, CIS or PMIS is helpful.
• Spanish or Burmese language skills are preferred but not required.

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne?

This position gives you the opportunity to use your technical and customer-service skills on projects that support responsible development and reliable water, sewer and stormwater systems throughout Fort Wayne. You’ll gain experience working across City departments while helping projects move from planning to completion.

The City of Fort Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.

Industrial Electrical Technician – PLC/SCADA Controls

$34.00–$38.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Water Filtration Plant | Fort Wayne, Indiana

Great careers do not have to come with constant travel, changing job sites or uncertainty about the next project. City Utilities offers a dependable Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule, long-term stability and meaningful work that keeps you close to home.

What You’ll Do

Help keep the City’s Water Filtration Plant operating safely and reliably by maintaining, troubleshooting and improving industrial electrical and automated control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, program, calibrate and repair PLCs, SCADA systems, VFDs, telemetry, instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Install, modify and maintain electrical circuits, control panels, automated systems and related equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on low- and medium-voltage systems
• Support capital improvement projects, system upgrades, planning and equipment recommendations
• Maintain fiber-optic and process-control networks and respond to emergency or on-call needs as required

What You Bring

• Associate degree or technical school training with at least three years of related experience, or five years of industrial electrical or controls experience
• Allen County Journeyman Electrician License, or five years of documented experience working with industrial PLCs and electrical systems
• Valid Indiana driver’s license
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team in a safety-focused environment

Preferred Certifications

• CPR and First Aid
• Confined Space Entry
• Additional electrical, instrumentation or automation certifications

Candidates who do not currently hold all required safety certifications may be considered if they can obtain them within the required timeframe.

Technical Skills

• PLC and SCADA programming and troubleshooting
• Variable frequency drives, telemetry and instrumentation
• Industrial electrical controls and automated systems
• Low- and medium-voltage electrical systems
• National Electrical Code and workplace safety practices
• Fiber-optic and process-control networks

Why Work for City Utilities?

This is more than an electrical maintenance position. Your work helps ensure residents, businesses, hospitals and emergency services have access to safe, reliable water every day.

City Utilities Offers:

• 248 hours of paid time off per year, prorated during the first year, including vacation, sick and personal time
• Productivity bonus
• Full PERF retirement and annuity contribution paid by City Utilities at 14.2% of the employee’s hourly rate
• PHP health insurance
• Clothing and boot allowance
• Tools provided
• Additional training and professional development
• A dependable Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule
• Long-term stability without regular travel or uncertainty about when the next project will begin

The City of Fort Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Program Manager II – Stormwater Management and Environmental Resilience Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (may vary)

Strategic leader with technical depth? Ready to drive stormwater solutions, lead teams, and deliver projects that strengthen community resilience?

What You’ll Do Lead stormwater programs, capital projects, and environmental resilience initiatives-shaping how the City plans, builds, and manages sustainable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead watershed planning, stormwater programs, and capital projects end-to-end
• Manage budgets, resources, and long-term strategy
• Oversee floodplain management, permitting, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with teams, agencies, and stakeholders to deliver projects
• Advance green infrastructure, water quality, and policy initiatives

Supervisory Responsibilities
• Lead and develop team members
• Oversee daily operations and performance
• Support hiring, training, and accountability

What You Bring – Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience; green infrastructure experience preferred
• Municipal or utility experience a plus

Preferred Certifications
• PE or Landscape Architect license (preferred)
• Floodplain Manager Certification (within 12 months)
• Indiana Pesticide & Fertilizer Applicator Certification (within 12 months)

Technical Skills & Knowledge
• Stormwater systems, floodplain management, and watershed planning
• Green infrastructure and regulatory compliance (NPDES, CSSOP, CMOM)
• Project management, budgeting, and PMIS tools • AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and data analysis tools

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne Lead impactful work that protects water, strengthens infrastructure, and supports a more resilient future for the community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

City Utilities Engineering Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; hours may vary

Do you enjoy using programming, data, and automation to solve real-world problems? Join City Utilities Engineering and help support the software and control systems that keep Fort Wayne’s essential water, sewer, and stormwater operations running.

What You’ll Do

As the SCADA System Analyst I – Software Specialist, you will help develop, support, and improve the software behind City Utilities’ industrial control systems. You will work alongside engineers and operations staff to maintain SCADA applications, databases, process historians, dashboards, data pipelines, and virtualized operational technology infrastructure.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys programming and troubleshooting but also wants to see how their work directly supports critical public infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support SCADA applications, HMIs, graphical interfaces, and industrial control platforms, with an emphasis on Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Create, maintain, and document custom scripts and software integrations using Python, SQL, C, C++, or related programming languages.
• Maintain SQL databases, process historians, dashboards, reports, historical trends, and data collection or migration pipelines.
• Support control-system servers, virtual networks, telemetry systems, and industrial communications, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, SNMP, and LAN/WAN connectivity.
• Troubleshoot SCADA connections to PLCs and field devices using alarms, event logs, historical trends, and communication-analysis tools.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify control-system needs, develop solutions, document completed work, and support automation projects.
• Train employees on SCADA interfaces and custom or newly implemented software solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled software, and assist with their responsible implementation and long-term management.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology, or another approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university; or
• An equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• At least two years of experience in an industrial environment involving industrial control systems, programming, instrumentation, database management, or process automation.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of industrial control and SCADA platforms; Inductive Automation Ignition experience is preferred.
• Experience with SQL databases, queries, and custom database solutions.
• Ability to read, modify, create, and document scripts using Python, SQL, C, C++, or related languages.
• Understanding of process historians, dashboards, reporting tools, virtual infrastructure, and PLC interfaces.
• Knowledge of industrial communications, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, SNMP, gateways, routers, and wireless systems.
• Basic understanding of industrial instrumentation used to measure level, flow, pressure, and other process conditions.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to engineers, operations employees, and vendors.

Preferred Certifications

• Inductive Automation Ignition Core or Gold Certification.
• Candidates without these certifications must have the interest and ability to pursue them during employment.
• A valid Indiana driver’s license is required when operating a City vehicle.

Work Environment

This position includes a combination of office-based computer work and occasional work within active utility facilities. Employees may encounter industrial equipment, electrical systems, chemicals, weather conditions, elevated areas, and moderate noise. The position may occasionally require climbing, kneeling, crouching, or lifting up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne?

Your work will support the systems that help deliver safe, reliable utility services to the Fort Wayne community. The City offers meaningful work, opportunities to strengthen your technical skills, professional development, paid time off, health benefits, and participation in Indiana’s public retirement program.

The City of Fort Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.