Civil Engineer - Water Distribution System Engineer

Summary

Under direction of the District Engineer the Water Distribution System Engineer will provide a broad range of professional engineering, project management and technical direction for operation, planning and design of the East Larimer County Water District water distribution system and its capital projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Plan, provide technical directions for, permit, implement and manage distribution system capital projects.

· Review utility plans submitted for new development and coordinate required improvements to the District water distribution system.

· Work with municipal, county, state and federal officials as well as private engineers, subdivision developers, property owners and others in permitting and coordinating District and special projects.

· Assist with or prepare Request for Proposals (RFP’s), advertise, select, prepare contracts and manage consultant and engineer contracts for capital projects, permitting and studies.

· Assist with or prepare bidding documents, advertise, award and manage construction contracts.

· Update and maintain District’s construction standards and specifications and water system design criteria manual.

· Provide engineering support to District field operations staff.

· Coordinate system additions and improvements into the District mapping system and (CAD and GIS).

· Assist with or operate the District hydraulic model to ensure optimum system operation and determine new development system improvement requirements.

· Ongoing development of emergency action plan to meet customer needs during critical system failure.

· Understand and assist District staff with CDPHE regulatory compliance as needed.

· Serve as a resource for other employees and operations staff in providing technical knowledge in hydraulics, design and water quality

Other Job Functions May Include:

· Prepare agenda items and make presentations regarding projects or activities for the Board of Directors or other entities.

· Compose a wide range of written communications ranging from memos and letters to detailed reports in support of ELCO’s mission to provide reliable service to customers.

· Maintain an understanding of current regulatory requirements pertinent to the job duties as well as trends in the industry relating to operation, design and construction activities.

· Negotiates water line easements with property owners.

· During emergency field operations the Engineer may be requested to assist the field operations team in working to repair infrastructure and return service to customers. Assistance can range from preparing mapping to coordinating operations, to participating in the repair of infrastructure.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Understanding of the planning, administration, design and construction of water distribution systems including pressurized potable water distribution, storage tanks, and pump stations.

· Knowledge of pipe material and pipe joining mechanisms, coating systems, rehabilitation techniques, and an ability to analyze the constructability of concepts.

· Knowledge and experience in budgeting, design, administration, delivery methods, and construction management of water utility infrastructure.

· Ability to utilize software packages and computers with respect to project management, GIS, AutoCAD, and hydraulic modeling.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Understanding of the administration, design, bidding and construction of public water systems including potable water distribution lines, storage tanks, and pump stations.

· Knowledge of potable water line pipe up to 24” diameter and including PVC, ductile iron, asbestos-cement and welded steel pipe materials, water distribution system equipment and materials and standards, joining mechanisms, coating systems, rehabilitation techniques, and constructability of water systems.

· Knowledge and experience in planning, budgeting, cost estimating, design, administration, delivery methods, and construction management of water utility infrastructure.

· Management of consultant and construction contracts to ensure budget, contract and schedule compliance.

· Understanding of CDPHE regulations as they apply to water distribution systems.

· Knowledge and experience in permitting activities.

· Participates with staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement.

· Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

· Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

· Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Uses equipment and materials properly.

· Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

· Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

This job currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in civil engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university, advanced degree (M.S.) a plus.

· Minimum five (5) years directly related experience, 5 – 10 years preferred

· Hands-on experience in construction or an industry similar to the operation of water distribution systems a plus.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have strong computer skills typically associated with this role with at minimum thorough knowledge and skill of the internet, email, Microsoft Office software (MSWord, Excel, etc.). Additional experience and skill using AutoCAD, GIS, hydraulic modeling, project management and other industry related software is a plus.

Current driver's license, Colorado Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within one year (required), Colorado Certified Water Professional Water Distribution License, Level 1 or ability to obtain within one year.

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Full-Time Monday – Friday On-Site Office Environment

$75,000 - $135,000 annualized depending on experience, education and certifications.

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Accrual Holiday Pay

Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) https://www.copera.org/ 401(K) & 457 Plan

To apply for the position, an application can be found on the District’s website at www.elcowater.org. A resume is recommended to be submitted along with the application. This position will remain open until filled.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person