Upper Trinity Regional Water District

Professional Engineer

Lewisville, TX

Full-time

$83,963

About This Job

All applicants must complete an employment application and submit it to the District’s Human Resources Department. Incomplete applications will not be considered, visit the District’s website at www.utrwd.com/join-our-team to obtain an application and for instructions on how to apply.

You may submit an electronic copy of your resume with, but not in lieu of the application.*

Position: Professional Engineer

Annual Salary Range: $83,963 to $127,624 (DOQ)

Direct Supervisor: Deputy Director of Engineering & Construction

Normal Work Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm – Monday thru Friday

Location: Lewisville, TX

Position Function:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Engineering & Construction and working as part of a team, performs assigned duties necessary to assist both the Engineering and Construction Department and the Operations Department with the management, administration and completion of assigned engineering related projects and activities of the District.

Typical/Essential Duties:

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Assists with management of capital improvement projects by guiding and overseeing activities performed by engineering consultants, construction managers, inspectors, and contractors as they relate to rights-of-way acquisition, design construction and initiation of service. Assists with the administration of construction contracts by conducting meetings, reviewing periodic contractor pay applications, administering change orders, and negotiating change order prices.

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Maintains project quality assurance by reviewing and interpreting plan documents, specifications, and inspection reports, and acts as a liaison with contractors, design engineers, various governmental agencies and other utilities as assigned.

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Provides process, system and other forms of engineering technical support to the Operations Department. Reviews and evaluates various types of operating systems, processes and procedures for the purpose of identifying potential problems, and then recommends appropriate solutions. Works with consultants and contractors as needed to ensure proper implementation of approved corrective actions. Provides other forms of engineering related technical assistance to the Operations Department as needed and requested.

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Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Engineering & Construction assists with capital improvement project planning, budget development and scheduling of design and construction activities. Reviews studies and other documents prepared by consultants, developers and others, and assists with preparing recommendations for review by the Director of Engineering and Construction and other members of the Executive Staff.

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Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field of engineering is required.

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Three (3) to five (5) years of specifically related professional experience is required.

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Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Texas is required.

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Professional experience working for a water and/or wastewater utility, or in utility construction management is preferred.

Must be able to pass applicable pre-employment Drug Screen, Physical, and Background Checks.

*Apply online www.utrwd.com/join-our-team

You may submit an electronic copy of your resume with, but not in lieu of the application.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $83,963.00 per year

Benefits:

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Dental insurance

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Employee assistance program

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Health insurance

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Referral program

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Retirement plan

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Day shift

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Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person