Utilities Engineer II

Description

Starting Pay : $98,912 - $107,639 / Annually

$3,804.31 - $4,139.97 / Biweekly

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I. Purpose of Job

Under limited supervision to perform engineering support to the Water Management Department in the collection and analysis of civil engineering data. Responsibilities may include reviewing development plans for compliance to city specifications, functioning as a project manager for capital improvement projects, and providing technical knowledge to City staff, elected officials, and the general public.

II. Essential Job Duties

A. Plans examination

• Reviews Water and Sanitary Sewer development plans for sites, subdivisions, and City projects for compliance with applicable regulations and standards; evaluates studies, reports, and comments concerning such plans; identifies required changes and prepares departmental responses to submitted plans. Coordinates plan review and staff comments with other necessary departments.
• Review building permits to determine if additional impact fees are warranted.
• Review construction and building permits, including but not limited to retaining walls, right-of-way, and swimming pool permits making certain no conflicts with City utilities or buried infrastructure.
• Reviews plans and permits verifying if documents are current or expired.

B. Project management

C. Provides technical expertise

D. Administrative

III. Other Job Duties

Performs other job duties as assigned, including :

IV. Primary Job Challenges

Primary challenges of this position include balancing technical requirements and regulatory standards with cost efficiency, community needs and sustainability ensuring essential services such as water, wastewater and reclaim are delivered reliably and efficiently during the installation of new systems and the upgrade of existing infrastructure.

V. Equipment Operated

Computers equipped with specialized software for design and analysis such as MicroSoft Office, HighQ, Civic Clerk, ESRI, AutoCAD, cell phones, general office equipment (multi-line phone, printer, copier, plotter)

VI. Key Competencies Required

Is very knowledgeable of water treatment / distribution and wastewater collection / treatment practices and methods. Has thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and familiar with water / wastewater and engineering practices. Has thorough knowledge of State and municipal code, zoning ordinances, and City and State standard specifications affecting the implementation of the City's overall water management planning programs. Is well versed in OSHA, TDEC, and EPA regulations. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department. Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers.

Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) at the highest level. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions. Provides input into identifying and solving problems. Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner. Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate.

VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands : Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to :

Work Environment :

Minimum Requirements

VIII. Qualifications

Education and Experience :

The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, Project Management, or related field (B.S.), plus four to five years of related experience and / or training with a focus in water and sanitary sewer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Certifications / Licenses :