Utility Engineer - Project Manager

Salary : $107,784.22 Annually

Location : 408 S Rogers St. Waxahachie, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00180

Department: Utilities

Opening Date: 07/02/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

DEFINITION:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Utilities, the Utility Engineer - Project Manager is responsible for performing work related to the planning, development, and management of the Utility Department's Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) to ensure that all city's utility structures, sanitary sewer, and water infrastructure are designed and constructed to operate safely and efficiently and perform other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a single-incumbent professional classification and receives general supervision from the Department's Assistant Director and may supervise a graduate engineer and/or a project coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Responsible for managing, reviewing, and approving the design of Utility's Capital Improvement Projects to ensure compliance with the City of Waxahachie's code of ordinances, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requirements, generally accepted engineering practices and techniques, and other agency regulations.
• Review plans, construction documents, and cost estimates for water and sewer capital improvement projects (Pipelines, Pump Stations, Gravity Sewer, Force mains, Lift Stations, and Treatment plants infrastructure).
• Monitor and evaluate projects and project processes at varying stages (e.g. planning, design, permitting, construction) to recommend amendments and strategies to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and on-time project completion.
• Utilize and maintain the construction project management software for monitoring project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage and coordinate with design engineers and construction contractors to meet project scope, budgets, and milestones.
• Serve as the Utility Department lead representative in requesting proposals, reviewing and providing recommendations for new and rehabilitation of Utility infrastructure including but not limited to engineering design, construction oversight, special services, right of way needs, and cost estimates.
• Monitors design and construction contracts budget encumbrances and transfers. Closes out projects per established city procedures.
• Monitors and maintains records to track project funding sources, including the allocation of funding for various project costs, and identifying project surpluses or shortfalls.
• Oversee and administer, as needed, water and wastewater hydraulic analysis using the city's water and sewer models.
• Review engineering studies and reports for conformance with city standards and applicable requirements.
• Participate in consultant selection and negotiation of professional service contracts and manage design services and construction contracts for water and sewer capital improvements.
• Coordinates with Procurement Services, Public Works Department, and Utility Department's team on drafting of contracts, advertisement of bids, and execution of contracts.
• Assist the Public Works Department in administering the construction of water and sewer projects.
• Coordinate, design, review, and update all standards and specifications for projects related to water and sewer improvements, etc.
• Manage, coordinate, or participate in the preparation and implementation of master plans, subdivision ordinances, and other regulations and studies.
• Prepare written reports and agenda items for various Utility Department-oriented meetings, commissions, and City Council.
• Review, recommend, prepare/maintain reports, and support information for Utility Capital Improvement Projects.
• Serve as Utility Engineering representative to various outside agencies; TxDOT, North Central Texas Council of Governments, consulting engineers, architects, etc., as directed.
• Participate in the coordination of water and wastewater system capital improvements correspondence with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and associated State and Federal agencies.
• Provide Engineer-stamped designs for a variety of smaller city utility infrastructure projects.
• Recommend additions and/or revisions to the City's utility ordinances and construction specifications as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the public works engineering team and all other city departments and employees.
• Review water and sewer plans for commercial and residential development for sound engineering practice, compliance with regulations, and conformance with master plans as requested.
• Stay abreast of best practices in the engineering field.
• Attend meetings and conferences as requested or approved.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Acceptable engineering principles and practices of design, project management, construction coordination and administration, plan review, estimating, drafting, and surveying.
• Statistical and research methods as applied to the collection, tabulation, and presentation of data.
• Computerized applications for research, analysis, and presentation (spreadsheet database and presentation programs).
• Project management software and hydraulic models for water and sewer, AutoCAD, GIS, and/or similar products.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Operations, services, and activities of the city.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and appliances.
• Updated technology and design for water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, etc.

Ability to:

• Analyze and evaluate major projects, policies, and procedures in order to develop recommendations for improvements relative to the City of Waxahachie's accepted utility standards.
• Use normal office and engineering software.
• Read and interpret technical information, construction plans, and complex maps.
• Collect, organize, and analyze technical, statistical, and related information pertaining to planning and zoning research and other City functions.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with the public, consultants, and contractors
• Provide and receive detailed information and deal effectively with conflict and complaint resolution
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field, from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Five (5) or more years of progressive engineering experience with at least two (2) years of project management experience

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid state driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas

*Out-of-state Licensed Professional Engineers (PE) will be required to go through the application process by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE) and obtain a State of Texas PE License within twelve (12) months of hire.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an office setting with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to and as found in water and wastewater field operations, water and wastewater treatment plant environments, and construction sites. Work may require exposure to outside weather conditions. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work a flexible schedule.

The City of Waxahachie offers a completive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees.

Insurance:
HEALTH
100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

DENTAL
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

VISION
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

LIFE
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of $25,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.

VOYA
Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense.

Retirement:
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 20 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Empower Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.

Other Benefits:
VACATION
All full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours per pay period, based on longevity.

SICK LEAVE
All full-time employees accrue one workday per month.

HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year.

01

Select the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School/GED
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)?

• Yes
• No

04

Please select the level of progressive experience you have in Engineering:

• Less than 5 years of experience
• At least 5 years but less than 8 years
• More than 8 years but less than 10 years
• More than 10 years of experience

05

Please select the level of experience you have in project management:

• Less than 2 years of experience
• At least 2 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years but less than 10 years
• More than 10 years of experience

Required Question

Location: Waxahachie, TX, US

Posted Date: 9/20/2024