Graduate Engineer/Civil Engineer - Water Utilities

Graduate Engineer / Civil Engineer - Water Utilities

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Location

Water Utilities

Work Status

Full Time

THIS POSITION WILL CLOSE ON . OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY : $57,329.00 - 71,661.00 Salary USD

Graduate Engineer E14 $57329.00 - $71,661.00

Civil Engineer E16 $76,352.00 - $95,440.00

JOB SUMMARY :

Under general direction, plans, designs and monitors the construction of structures and facilities

related to the city's water treatment, distribution and sanitary sewer system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Ability to review, coordinate and monitor water and sanitary sewer plans and

specifications including both city and developer projects for completeness, sound

engineering practices and conformance to master plans. Comprehensive knowledge of

civil engineering principles and practices, knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local

laws and regulations pertaining to design and construction.

Ability to prepare plans and specifications for water and sanitary sewer renewals,

including bidding, awarding, processing estimates and final acceptance of construction.

Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets. Comprehensive knowledge of the

capital budget, ability to maintain detailed project budgets, and cash flow reports.

Ability to administer assigned projects from design to construction, including

preparing detailed reports submitted to City Council. Ability to minimize change orders

because of design discrepancies and assure timely completion of construction.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with other city personnel,

utilities, consultants, contractors and the public concerning utilities construction and to

resolve complaints and requests in a timely and effective manner.

Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and presentations related to

utility projects.

Ability to help maintain records, files, computer models and status projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil, structural and hydraulic

engineering related to municipal surveys, plans and public works design.

Knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in surface and

underground construction and maintenance of water and sanitary sewerfacilities.

Skill in communicating with other city employees and the public by oral andwritten

means.

Skill in communication techniques to deal effectively with informationexchange and

conflict / complaint resolution.

Skill in making decisions concerning contract change orders and sequencing of

water and sanitary sewer line replacements.

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited toseeing,

carrying, calculating, and writing.

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited toPC,

telephone, copier, calculator and fax machine.

• Ability to climb to and from extreme heights on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to operate motorized vehicle.
• Ability to prepare engineering plans and specifications and to interpret themto

others.

Ability to estimate financial, material, personnel and equipment requirementsfor

projects and future needs.

Ability to organize and coordinate materials, information and peopleassociated with

water and sanitary sewer construction projects.

Incumbent is subject to fume / odor, dust / mites, chemical, toxic waste,mechanical,

electrical, explosives and radiation hazards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Civil Engineer : A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineeringor related field. Registration as a

Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or obtain one within 6 months ofemployment.

Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C. Four years' experiencein the field of

Civil and / or Water Engineering.

Graduate Engineer : A Bachelor's Degree in CivilEngineering or related field. Possession of a valid

Texas Operator's License, Class C.

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