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Water Utility Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Auburn, AL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 131228 - 161311
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Position Details
- **THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 17th AT 11:59 PM WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION**
The City of Auburns Public Works department is looking for their next greatWater Utility Engineerto join the team! Thissenior-levelprofessional engineering position will allow you to learn and practice theadministrative planning and management activitiesof a municipal water system serving the majority of residents and businesses within a jurisdiction with a population of around 90000 with involvement in all aspects of the water system.
Take a few minutes to watch this video outlining the different divisions in our Public Works department to get a feel for how this role completes our team:The Public Works Department offers positive and energetic leadership that supports innovative and creative leadership. There is robustness in many of the time tested approaches towards providing service but more often todays challenges require new ideas and new approaches.
The employee who holds this position will get to work on exciting projects such as theCapital Facilities Plan Development and Implementation Rate Study support Comprehensive Water System Plan minor and major updates assisting with bond funding issuance Design Standards review and updates.
With great responsibility also comes challenge and the department recognizes that this position requires in-depth knowledge of the Citys water systems specifically and knowledge of water systems in general. This will require research and discussions with others (Maintenance & Operations division Director City Engineer) along with experience. Regularly scheduled meetings will be held with the incumbent with their direct supervisor to discuss progress towards goals and addition the Department has an on-boarding program for new employees to familiarize themselves with department processes procedures and a commitment to continual learning the City is supportive of AWWA Training/certification APWA membership/training AWC training other training and education as required to maintain certifications that benefit the positionTo be most successfulin this role youll need to be reliable an effective communicator and a great collaborator. You will need to be able to handle conflict and work through conflict resolution. Time management and focus will be critical in your day-to-day work!
- Primary Duties
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
- Reviews capital project plans reports and other documents for consistency with program/project goals City Engineering Design and Construction Standards and the System Plan.
- Develop and manage the water utility capital and engineering budgets.
- Work closely to support water utility operations and maintenance staff.
- Provide review of development and capital projects.
- Oversee and ensure permit and regulatory requirements are met.
- Develop capital project charters for implementation by the Engineering capital group.
- Provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff.
- Keep the City Engineer and Public Works Director informed of issues challenges and opportunities and providing recommended solutions and ideas.
- Implementation of the comprehensive water system plan policies and goals
This list is meant to be an example of duties and is not an all-inclusive list. Please click here to see the full job description.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL...- Have knowledge of water system planning and operations.
- Be able to work well with field staff and office staff from all different divisions.
- Have solid basic computer skills - especially in Windows and Outlook.
- Have the ability to read and understand design standards comprehensive plans city code water system plans and federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Have an understanding of water system functions (supply treatment distribution) and basic hydraulics.
- Understand asset management principles and practice.
- Have strong communication skills with an interest in working collaboratively with others.
- Minimum Qualifications
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:
- Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil EngineeringAND
- Have five (5) years of civil engineering experienceAND
- Have a valid state drivers license without impending loss at time of appointment.
- Have an EIT
- Have potable water utility engineering experience
- Have a PE certification within one year of placement
- Have a Washington State Department of Health Waterworks Operator Certification
- Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN
- Competitivesalary
- Excellentmedical dental and vision plans with employee premiums paidby the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 17 days of paid vacationper year (prorated)
- 11 paid holidaysper year
- 2 paid floating holidaysof your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-freehealth savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spendingbenefit plan
- Deferred Compensationplan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
For more information about what benefits the City provides please visit:TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity respect and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including Black Indigenous and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial social and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To learn more about the Inclusive Auburninitiative please visit:TO APPLY
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive informed city with opportunities for alignment with that goal the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers including names addresses and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application including a cover letter or resume during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete detailed and updated job application and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview a background check driving abstract review and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
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CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions please contact Chardae Gillespie HR Coordinator at.Required Experience:
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