Public Works Engineer - Water Resources

Assists Senior Public Works Engineer (Senior Engineer) Water Resources to provide technical and engineering support to the operations and capital improvements associated with Water Supply treatment/distribution Wastewater treatment/collection and Stormwater management/collection.

Union Affiliation: NonUnion
Pay Grade 21: $86475.00 $96520.00 Annually
Remote Tier 3: Up to two 2 days remote/week

• Assists Senior Engineer with work on Water / Wastewater / Stormwater design engineering and construction projects; responsible for the production of design calculations technical reports permitting detailed design and engineering plans and specifications for Water / Wastewater / Stormwater projects including; plant upgrades storage facilities pipelines pump stations distribution / collection systems treatment systems and stormwater systems including green infrastructure practices.
• Develops plans specifications requests for proposals and other contract documents for Water/Wastewater/Stormwater projects.
• Assists Senior Engineer in the collection/evaluation of information related to Capital Improvement Planning for Water supply treatment/distribution Wastewater treatment/collection and Stormwater management/collection systems.
• Provides technical support to the Stormwater Program in the identification design and construction of green infrastructure stormwater practices to improve water quality and reduce water quantity discharge to the collection system.
• Serves as task manager on projects to manage task related budgets and schedules lead task deliverables and assists with the development and management of plans permit checklists and scopes of work.
• Manages the production of engineering and construction drawings specifications bid packages and cost estimates for projects.
• Prepares engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Conducts computer modeling (PCSWMM KYPipe2000 HydroCad) related to water resources.
• Prepares written technical reports.
• Will exercise their own judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Provides support to Water Resources asset management plan compliance.
• Represents the City at various public forums.
• Prepares submits and presents reports to the Mayor City Council Public Works Commission and other committees regarding assigned activities.
• Meet regularly with Senior Engineer to evaluate project priorities budgets and schedules.
• Maintains accurate records and files.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with demonstrated experience in at least 2 of the following fields preferred: Water Treatment/Distribution Wastewater Treatment/Collection and/or Stormwater Management. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a twoforone year basis.
• EIT required with ability to obtain a Vermont PE within 3 years. PE preferred.
• Minimum 4 years experience in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Experience in Water Resources Engineering field strongly preferred.
• Functional understanding and experience with AutoCad.
• Must have experience in engineering design preferably within the Water Resources field.
• Must have experience in project management including developing and maintaining project budgets schedules procurement and project controls and/or construction administration preferably within the Water Resources field.
• Preferred experience with municipal public works infrastructure planning design construction operations.
• Preferred functional understanding and experience with ArcGIS
• Experience building calibrating and operating hydraulic and hydrologic models strongly preferred. Preference given for experience with KYPipe2000 PCSWMM and HydroCad.
• Must have knowledge of methods materials procedures and standard practices of construction including public works projects; contract negotiation and administration;
• Must have strong computer skills; demonstrated ability to effectively use computer equipment and related software; competent in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Publisher).
• Must have skill in public speaking with the ability to present public education programs
• Must have the ability to occasionally work beyond normal hours at night or weekends and to travel to various seminars and conferences for the benefit of the Department.
• Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment within the limits of the position.
• Ability to communicate professionally and diplomatically with contractors and the public regarding the various projects under development and construction.
• Must be able to handle various projects at the same time work effectively under pressure and keep schedule on track.
• Ability to read analyze and modify specifications and blueprints to ensure work complies with all contract specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with his/her coworkers.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Vermont State Drivers license required.

• Ability to receive constructive criticism and react appropriately.
• Must be able to operate and have a general working knowledge of personal computers telephone communications equipment and other standard office devices.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards safety rules and personnel policies.

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