Utilities Engineer (EIT/PE)

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Serves as Utility Civil Engineer. Performs civil engineering functions related to development, capital improvement and operation and maintenance.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reviews and evaluates construction, subdivision, and site plans for compliance with the City’s standards and with current and long-range water, wastewater, drainage, and transportation plans.
Coordinates current and long-range utility systems engineering and planning with Georgetown Utility Systems.
Assesses water, fire flows, and wastewater availability using the city's computer modeling software and consultants.
Schedules and oversees field inspections for all private development infrastructure construction. Coordinates with infrastructure inspectors. Conducts pre-construction conferences. Facilitates and drives resolution of design and construction issues.
Serves as project coordinator and as the point of contact for the applicant and both internal & external customers. Manages projects.
Prepares Development Review Committee memos and other staff reports.
Provides notifications and makes presentations to Boards, Commissions, and City Council.
Addresses fiscal surety and recordation of final documentation.
Ensures that both internal and external deadlines are met.
Maintains current case files, project status reports, copies of memos/notes, and file closure; maintains a project tracking system of active projects and all other required documents necessary for project management.
Ensures that risk management occurs; facilitates resolution of issues and applicant concerns; assures all applicable Federal, State, and Local requirements are met.
Meets with developers, consultants, and contractors to review development and construction progress, specifications, and construction drawings.
Meets with various department personnel and the general public to respond to inquiries, including locating existing utilities.
Attends pre-construction and project coordination meetings.
Assists with training as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
Utilities Engineer - E.I.T.: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering. Two (2) years of full-time experience in Public Utilities operations and/or development with experience in water system modeling.
Utilities Engineer - P.E.: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering. Five (5) years of full-time experience in Public Utilities operations and/or development with experience in water system modeling.
Knowledge of:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
Internet browser, email, desktop and portable devices, iPad.
Level, transit, city vehicle, GPS equipment, computer, radio, and handheld tools.
Calculators, plotters, Copiers, Scanners.
GIS, CAD, HEC modeling software and various other engineering software, preferred.
Skill in:
Civil engineering analysis of drainage, street design, water and wastewater systems.
Reading engineering plans, specifications, standard details, regulations, plats and engineering reports.
Writing staff reports, review memos, letters, and city regulations.
Providing excellent customer service through telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face interactions.
Coordinating multiple tasks, obligations, and deadlines.
Meeting deadlines and following up on action items.
Use of various office machines: computer, mobile devices, fax machine, multi-line phones, printers/copiers/scanners/plotters, etc.
Safely operating a motor vehicle in construction environments.
Reading contract documents, construction drawings, and specifications.
Performing basic mathematics – algebra and geometry.
Interpreting policies and procedures.
Understanding city ordinances, policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
Water, wastewater, streets, and drainage construction methods.
Operating in both team environments and individually.
Public presentation/speaking.
Effective communication with a wide range of customers.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) License in Texas (within 6 months of hire).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, walking, sitting, driving, lifting, carrying, use of foot controls. Manually carrying or lifting up to 40 lbs.
Work is primarily indoors – office environment. Frequently outdoors - exposed to weather extremes, heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, loud noise, entry into confined spaces, heavy construction traffic and hazards.
Hiring Range:
Utilities Engineer - E.I.T.: $83,382.52 - $104,457.60, annually.
Utilities Engineer - P.E.: $101,333.96 - 126,942.40, annually.
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