Utilities Engineer (EIT / PE)

Utility Civil Engineer

Serves as Utility Civil Engineer. Performs civil engineering functions related to development, capital improvement and operation and maintenance.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Reviews and evaluates construction, subdivision, and site plans for compliance with the City's standards and with current and long-range water, wastewater, drainage, and transportation plans.
• Coordinates current and long-range utility systems engineering and planning with Georgetown Utility Systems.
• Assesses water, fire flows, and wastewater availability using the city's computer modeling software and consultants.
• Schedules and oversees field inspections for all private development infrastructure construction. Coordinates with infrastructure inspectors. Conducts pre-construction conferences. Facilitates and drives resolution of design and construction issues.
• Serves as project coordinator and as the point of contact for the applicant and both internal & external customers. Manages projects.
• Prepares Development Review Committee memos and other staff reports.
• Provides notifications and makes presentations to Boards, Commissions, and City Council.
• Addresses fiscal surety and recordation of final documentation.
• Ensures that both internal and external deadlines are met.
• Maintains current case files, project status reports, copies of memos / notes, and file closure; maintains a project tracking system of active projects and all other required documents necessary for project management.
• Ensures that risk management occurs; facilitates resolution of issues and applicant concerns; assures all applicable Federal, State, and Local requirements are met.
• Meets with developers, consultants, and contractors to review development and construction progress, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Meets with various department personnel and the general public to respond to inquiries, including locating existing utilities.
• Attends pre-construction and project coordination meetings.
• Assists with training as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum qualifications :

Utilities Engineer - E.I.T. : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering. Two (2) years of full-time experience in Public Utilities operations and / or development with experience in water system modeling.

Utilities Engineer - P.E. : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering. Five (5) years of full-time experience in Public Utilities operations and / or development with experience in water system modeling.

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Licenses and certification requirements :

Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) License in Texas (within 6 months of hire).

Physical demands and working environment :

Standing, walking, sitting, driving, lifting, carrying, use of foot controls. Manually carrying or lifting up to 40 lbs.

Work is primarily indoors office environment. Frequently outdoors - exposed to weather extremes, heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, loud noise, entry into confined spaces, heavy construction traffic and hazards.

Hiring range :

Utilities Engineer - E.I.T. : $75,600.72 - $94,702.40 annually.

Utilities Engineer - P.E. : $91,931.84 - $115,169.60 annually.